  Conference on Unrecognized States Opened in GenevaDecember 1, 2005 - 17:01 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Multiculturalism and Ethnopolitical Models in 21st Century conference devoted to problems of unrecognized states in the territory of the former Soviet Union opened in Geneva today. Representatives of Nagorno Karabakh, Abkhazia, South Ossetia and Transdniestria take part in the event. Besides them, OSCE representatives, Russian and western experts will participate in it. «We will try to attract attention of western experts to representatives of those unrecognized states. It is necessary to discuss a very important question: what to do next. These republics are already mature for life as independent states,» stated Chairman of the Council of Free Europe Foundation Sergey Stepenkov. The conference major goal is to discuss ethnopolitical problems in Europe and determine prospects of conflict settlement. Political scientists, experts, as well as representatives of unrecognized states will address the event.   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 Topic Latest news About 32,000 rally in Yerevan to deman Pashinyan’s resignation  About 31,700 people attended an opposition rally on Thursday, May 9 in Yerevan demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan.Armenian, Azerbaijani Foreign Minister to meet in Almaty Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan and his Azerbaijani counterpart Jeyhun Bayramov will meet in Almaty.Viva-MTS: Tech solutions to modernize infrastructure of border village The border village has been the focus of Viva-MTS and the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Values since 2015.Ucom's fixed network launched in Artashat To mark this occasion, the company has introduced a special offer exclusively for Artashat residents. |
