Europe Highlights Ideas, Not PeopleJanuary 17, 2007 - 16:28 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The EU enlargement is accompanied by a number of forces regarding elaboration of a common line in economics and politics, Kenneth Munro (UK), the Deputy Chairman of the John Smith Memorial Trust, said during a round-table discussion on the topic of "Leadership as a diving force towards European integration." In his words, proceeding from economic interests the European community should move towards integration in politics and consolidation of European values. At that the British expert reminded of two principal criteria for any state aspired to the EU. "First, the state should be geographically located in Europe, Second, it should be democratic. As to these conditions as regards Turkey, this is a separate subject of discussion and I would not like to touch on it. Presently, the number of EU member states totals 27 and further enlargement has been suspended. As for Ukraine and Georgia, this is a matter of future. They are participants of the European Neighborhood Program, which is not connected with EU accession," Munro said. 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 | Court in Azerbaijan extends former Karabakh leader’s arrest by 5 months The Binagadi District Court in Azerbaijan has granted the prosecutor’s petition to extend the arrest of Arkady Ghukasyan. Ucom General Director joins High-Tech Development Panel Discussion The discussion was titled "The Role of International Corporations and Investors as Catalysts for Development of High-Tech Ecosystem." U.S. still believes “peace is possible” between Armenia, Azerbaijan The United States continues to believe that peace is possible between Armenia and Azerbaijan, Vedant Patel says. Dozens detained as antigovernment protest continue in Armenia At least 63 people demanding Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s resignation were detained on May 14 as they blocked streets in Yerevan. |