Italy, which since January 1 took over chairmanship of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe from Austria, has promised to continue its efforts to resolve a number of protracted conflicts, including Nagorno-Karabakh.

Axar.az informs citing OSCE website.

"Italy would also continue strengthening the OSCE’s work to address other protracted conflicts through the existing formats: the Geneva International Discussions on dealing with the consequences of the 2008 conflict in Georgia; the 5+2 Transdniestrian settlement talks; and the work of the Minsk Group and the efforts of its three Co-Chairs in resolving the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict", the Italian Foreign Minister Angelino Alfano said.