Finnish MFA: Kosovo talks completedJanuary 10, 2008 - 15:38 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The OSCE chair, Finland is against any further talks on Kosovo's status. "There will be no new talks," Finnish Foreign Minister Ilkka Kanerva said after a meeting with his German counterpart Frank-Walter Steinmeier.For his part, Mr Steinmeier commented, "It's important that the EU hasn't lost Serbian democratic forces' support for implementing Ahtisaari's plan. EU initial association agreement with Serbia would contribute to this process," Deutsche Welle reports. Kosovo leaders intend to proclaim independence in the near future. With Russia's support, Serbia strongly opposes such a scenario and insists on continuation of talks. 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. |