Artur Tovmasyan: Kosovo precedent may promote international recognition of NKR independenceJuly 28, 2010 - 16:44 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On July 28, RA NA vice speakers Arevik Petrosyan and Samvel Nikoyan met with the deputy head of NKR National Assembly Artur Tovmasyan. The meeting focused on RA-NKR interparliamentary cooperation, parliamentary diplomacy development perspectives as well as ICJ ruling on Kosovo independence. As Artur Tovmasyan noted, Kosovo precedent may promote international recognition of NKR independence. In this context, the deputy head of NKR NA emphasized the importance of parliamentary diplomacy, stressing that international recognition of NKR independence will not hamper the negotiation process. The parties also focused on recent developments in Karabakh conflict settlement and presentation of Karabakh’s position in international structures, RA NA press service reported. Top stories 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". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Narek Manasyan wins European Boxing Championships silver for Armenia Armenia’s Narek Manasyan (92kg) won Armenia’s second silver medal at the European Boxing Championships 2024 on April 28. Blinken urges Azerbaijan to continue negotiations with Armenia Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken has urged Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to continue negotiations with Armenia. Pashinyan, Blinken talk Armenia-U.S. ties over the phone Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a phone conversation with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on April 28, Pashinyan’s office reports. Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. |