Lithuanian leader discussed in Baku on the Karabakh conflict

Discussing the priorities of Lithuania's chairmanship of the OSCE, Grybauskaite stressed that "Nagorno-Karabakh conflict is one of the most protracted and very painful residents of both countries." "Lithuania as the country chairing the OSCE is uniquely supports only peaceful solution to the (Karabakh). I spoke with President Ilham Aliyev that both parties should contribute to confidence in steps such as removal of the snipers, establishing a direct connection, the so-called hot line between the commanders of the troops. An open and friendly dialogue "- quoted Grybauskaite site. The sides also discussed topical issues of the OSCE, the bilateral Lithuanian-Azerbaijani relations, the possibilities of cooperation. "President Grybauskaite stressed that our country is ready to carry out student exchanges with Azerbaijan and the country to accept students wishing to study in Lithuania", – said. It also states that on 3 May the President of Lithuania will continue his working visit to South Caucasus countries. "The president will meet with Azerbaijani Prime Minister Artur Rasi-zade. In the afternoon, the head of state will travel to the Georgian capital Tbilisi, where he will meet with President Mikheil Saakashvili "- the website of the Lithuanian president.