  Sergei Bagapsh: EU can't force Abkhazia to return under Georgia's jurisdictionMay 29, 2008 - 15:17 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A delegation of ambassadors representing 15 EU member states is arriving in Abkhazia on May 30. Then a visit of EU leaders is expected. Meanwhile, Abkhazia's President Sergei Bagapsh has already warned that neither the EU nor any other structure can force Abkhazia to return under Georgia's jurisdiction. "This issue is closed and we are not going to discuss it," he said. The EU will make an attempt to drive Russia out of talks, according to him. "I would like to emphasize that no progress can be achieved without Russia's mediation. Russia was and will be a full-fledged participant of the peaceful process," Bagapsh said, Interfax 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 |  Related sections Latest news The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity  The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization.Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia.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. |
