Serbian MFA: Kosovo's Independence May Become Example for Nagorno KarabakhNovember 3, 2006 - 17:15 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Serbian Foreign Affairs Minister Vuk Draskovic said that Kosovo may be an example for Nagorno Karabakh. The Minister said that in case that Kosovo achieves its independence it will be a precedent for Nagorno Karabakh and other unrecognized institutions in the post soviet space. He said that while discussing Moldova's sovereignty and integrity Serbia voted for such kind of resolution. The Minister said it is 'impossible to agree to Kosovo's independence even theoretically.' "We will not allow Kosovo's accession to the UN and organizations supporting the sovereignty of states openly. We will keep to this principle even in the most severe diplomatic struggle," the minister said. Vuk Draskovic said if the UN grants independence to Kosovo, it will be an example for Transdniestria, Abkhazia, South Ossetia, Nagorno Karabakh, Northern Cyprus, Basque in Spain and even Ireland. "I counted. Nearly 40 regions of the world may achieve independence," the Minister said, reports the Azeri Press. Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". Partner news | Armenia recalls Belarus envoy for consultations Armenian Ambassador to Belarus has been called to Yerevan for consultations, a spokesperson for the Foreign Ministry reveals. Armenia denies Azerbaijan's ceasefire accusations The Armenian Defense Ministry has denied Azerbaijan's accusations of violating the ceasefire. Armenia will leave Russian-led military bloc, says Pashinyan Armenia will leave the Russian-led Collective Security Organization, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said, without giving any dates. EU encourages Armenia to prioritize strategic projects The EU has encouraged Armenia to prioritize strategic projects, according to a statement from the country’s Foreign Ministry. |