Kosovo President Atifete Jahjaga has asked for a group of EU observers to monitor the municipal elections that should be held in Kosovo in November. She sent her request to EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Catherine Ashton.

Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu urged the international community, first and foremost the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), to move into action for Syria.

Turkish President Abdullah Gul will travel to Baku August 15 to attend the summit of Turkic-language states. Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu will be accompanying the Turkish leader on his visit, with a number of official meetings on the President’s agenda.