High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Catherine Ashton is beginning her visit to the region on Monday with a trip to Montenegro. In Montenegro, Ashton is to meet with PM Milo Đukanović

Syrian forces have battled rebels in the central province of Homs near the border with Lebanon as part of a counter-offensive aimed at regaining control of territory around the country and along strategic border areas. On Friday, April 12 troops clashed with rebels

Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan met on April 12 with Foreign Minister of Georgia Maia Panjikidze. Minister Panjikidze and her Armenian counterpart