Abkhazia and South Ossetia model irrelevant for Cyprus, Transnistria and KarabakhOctober 2, 2008 - 13:38 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Now many are trying to build all sorts of parallels between the situation in Abkhazia and South Ossetia with other internationally unrecognized entities, including northern Cyprus, Russia's Foreign Minister said. "It's unclear, however, where those "experts" were after the unilateral proclamation of Kosovo's independence of. It wasn't us who opened a Pandora's box. So, I advise to be cautious when drawing parallels, which are absolutely irrelevant in the case of Cyprus, Nagorno Karabakh and Transnistria," Sergei Lavrov said in an interview with Elefterotipia Greek newspaper, the RF MFA press office reported. "In all these cases a negotiation process is going on; neither of the parties undermines the settlement mechanisms and is not going to use force, as the current Georgian regime did, violating its obligations," he said. "Our fundamental stance on the Cyprus problem is changeable. We speak out for a just, viable and comprehensive solution for all Cypriots, both Greeks and Turks on the basis of the relevant decisions of the UN Security Council and the voluntary the consent of the sides. Russia's recognition of northern Cyprus is out of question," he added. Commenting on Iran's nuclear program, the Minister Lavrov said, "Our Caucasus policy is not an article of commerce or dubious deals. We stand for peaceful diplomatic resolution of the problem on the basis of IAEA and UN Security Council's decisions. Any pressure and, moreover, use of force will immediately destabilize the region." 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 | Power of One Dram sums up two-year program with Teach for Armenia Idram Junior also joined the companies during the visit, bringing with it a fascinating intellectual game for children Moscow slams EU mission in Armenia for “provocative activity” The EU mission is doing more and more against Armenia’s neighbors Russia, Azerbaijan and Iran, Mikhail Galuzin said. Yerevan Mayor to travel to Paris on May 15-19 The official delegation headed by Yerevan Mayor Tigran Avinyan will travel to Paris from May 15 to 19. Armenia, India hold first defense consultations The meeting was attended by Indian Ambassador Nilakshi Saha Sinha and Defense Attaché Brigadier General Naveen Nijhawan. |