European structures try to avoid issues referring to unrecognized republicsMay 24, 2008 - 19:08 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - In their policy, European structures try to avoid issues referring to unrecognized republics, which are situated within the CoE borders, Armenian National Assembly Speaker said. "Europe's attitude is incorrect. The people living in unrecognized states are victims of conflicts. Now, they are subjected to discrimination on the part of European organizations, which often forget that human rights protection is the main European value, no matter whether people live in a recognized or unrecognized state,"Tigran Torosian told the international conference dedicated to the 20th anniversary of the Karabkah movement. Cooperation between European structures and Karabakh would be useful, according to him. "Democratic standards have been developed for Kosovo and the condition "first standards, then recognition" was reconsidered. However, in my opinion meeting European standards is of utmost importance. Karabakh is prepared to partner with Europe. So, we should be more resolute," Mr Torosian said. For his part, NKR NA Speaker Ashot Ghulyan remarked that Karabakh wishes to join a number of European and international conventions, KarabakhOpen reports. 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 | Czech-Armenian military cooperation discussed in Yerevan A delegation led by the Director General for the Industrial Cooperation Division of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic visited Armenia. U.S. welcomes efforts to define Armenia-Azerbaijan border The United States welcomes efforts to define the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan, says Vedant Patel. Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24 U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. |