European structures try to avoid issues referring to unrecognized republicsMay 24, 2008 - 19:08 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - In their policy, European structures try to avoid issues referring to unrecognized republics, which are situated within the CoE borders, Armenian National Assembly Speaker said. "Europe's attitude is incorrect. The people living in unrecognized states are victims of conflicts. Now, they are subjected to discrimination on the part of European organizations, which often forget that human rights protection is the main European value, no matter whether people live in a recognized or unrecognized state,"Tigran Torosian told the international conference dedicated to the 20th anniversary of the Karabkah movement. Cooperation between European structures and Karabakh would be useful, according to him. "Democratic standards have been developed for Kosovo and the condition "first standards, then recognition" was reconsidered. However, in my opinion meeting European standards is of utmost importance. Karabakh is prepared to partner with Europe. So, we should be more resolute," Mr Torosian said. For his part, NKR NA Speaker Ashot Ghulyan remarked that Karabakh wishes to join a number of European and international conventions, KarabakhOpen 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 | Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. Aliyev says no need for mediators in Armenia-Azerbaijan process Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev believes that Baku and Yerevan do not mediators in the process of normalizing relations. Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. |