EU doesn't agree to divide Kosovo into Serbian and Albanian partsSeptember 6, 2007 - 14:52 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The European Union has rejected the idea of dividing Kosovo into ethnic parts the Serbian and the Albanian. EU Commissioner for Enlargement Olli Rehn said after the talks with Serbia's Foreign Minister Vuk Jeremic that the division - such as the above mentioned - is at variance with the principles of the contact group of international mediators for the Kosovo settlement. The idea to divide Kosovo was suggested by the Netherlands as a compromise between Belgrade and Pristina. The European Union and other mediators fear that the decision may create a dangerous precedent, RBK reports. Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. 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". Partner news | Armenia recalls Belarus envoy for consultations Armenian Ambassador to Belarus has been called to Yerevan for consultations, a spokesperson for the Foreign Ministry reveals. Armenia denies Azerbaijan's ceasefire accusations The Armenian Defense Ministry has denied Azerbaijan's accusations of violating the ceasefire. Armenia will leave Russian-led military bloc, says Pashinyan Armenia will leave the Russian-led Collective Security Organization, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said, without giving any dates. EU encourages Armenia to prioritize strategic projects The EU has encouraged Armenia to prioritize strategic projects, according to a statement from the country’s Foreign Ministry. |