25/08/2004 (Agence Europe) - Jan Petersen, Norwegian minister for foreign affairs and the acting president of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe, launched an appeal to respect the cease-fire in Southern Ossetia. Reiterating in a declaration, the Council of Europe's support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of its Member State, Georgia", Mr Petersen welcomed the ""positive sign" represented by the assertions from the president of Georgia's cabinet, according to...