Terry Davis: Kosovo independence may become precedent for other conflictsJanuary 26, 2008 - 13:37 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Recognition of Kosovo's independence will arouse ambitions in other separatists regions, including Abkhazia and South Ossetia, Council of Europe Secretary General Terry Davis told Georgian TV channels in Strasbourg. "I do not rule out that the leaders of Abkhazia and South Ossetia will be invited to the Council of Europe to represent their positions. All forms of dialogue should be used for resolution of conflicts," he said. For his part, President of unrecognized republic of South Ossetia Eduard Koykoty intends to propose Georgia's President Mikheil Saakashvili to open direct talks. He also said he will request the leadership of Russia and the OSCE to assist in organization of talks on the following chapters: demilitarization of conflict zones and establishment of trust between the sides, economic rehabilitation and political status of South Ossetia, Deutsche Welle reports. 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 | Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush. Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. |