Vahram Atanesyan: let's wait for Kosovo independenceFebruary 15, 2008 - 15:48 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - "International mediators have numerously stated that Kosovo is a unique phenomenon and recognition of its independence can't be a precedent," said Vahram Atanesyan, chairman of the NKR parliamentary committee on external relations."Azerbaijani President's concerns over a menacing tendency of legitimization of self-proclaimed republics testify that the context of the Azeri-Karabakhi conflict resolution is pregnant with unpleasant surprises for Azerbaijan," he said. "Let us wait for the day when Kosovo becomes independence. I think that Serbia and Russia have enough power to correct the U.S. and EU positions on the delicate issue," Atanesyan resumed, Karabakh-Open 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. |