Terry Davis: CoE doesn't follow U.S. in Kosovo issueJanuary 29, 2008 - 14:21 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The council of Europe is not guided by the United States as regards the Kosovo problem, CoE Secretary General Terry Davis said. "The U.S. wields no influence on decisions of the Council of Europe. If Kosovo proclaims independence, 47 members of the Council of Europe which is represented by 27 EU member states will make decision on the issue. I can't say what decision it will be, since the opinions of the member states differ," he said. At that Mr Davis said that it's hard to tell how the proclamation of Kosovo's independence will affect resolution of other conflicts, including the Nagorno Karabakh one. "I have numerously stated that the CoE will support the UN decision, which is unlikely in the near future. However, the Council of Europe will arrive at an agreement and continue monitoring of human rights, education, local self-government and cultural heritage in Kosovo," he said, Trend 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. |