NKR Head: Montenegro Referendum Important PrecedentMay 25, 2006 - 15:48 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Nagorno Karabakh has all grounds for expecting international recognition of independence, NKR President Arkady Ghoukassian said. In his words, the latest referendum in Montenegro is a very important precedent. «If the international community is ready to recognize Montenegro and Kosovo independence, then I think it will be very difficult for them to explain, why then why do not they recognize NK?» Ghoukassian said.In the NKR President's opinion, Karabakh has more grounds for expecting recognition of independence, including geographic and legal ones. «If we recall that the people of Nagorno Karabakh have survived in the war imposed by Azerbaijan and has its statehood now, I believe we have all grounds for expecting international recognition of independence. I see no alternative to that. NKR is independent and will be such irrespective of Azerbaijan's desires,» Ghoukassian said. The NKR President is sure that the International community will recognize Karabakh sooner or later. «The sooner it does it, the more the chances for peace to be sustained in the region,» reports Novosti-Armenia. 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 | Mirzoyan says meeting with Bayramov was “constructive” At the moment, Ararat Mirzoyan said, there is no basis for additional comments. OSCE vows support for Armenia “in all three directions of security” Achieving stable peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan remains a priority of the OSCE, said Ian Borg. 151 detained as civil disobedience campaigns continue in Yerevan Citizens have been blocking streets in the Armenian capital, demanding Nikol Pashinyan’s resignation. France welcomes Armenia-Azerbaijan meeting in Almaty France has welcomed the new round of negotiations between the foreign ministers of Armenia and Azerbaijan. |