EAFJD: NKR has more grounds for international recognition of independence than KosovoJuly 22, 2010 - 20:47 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Chairperson of the European Armenian Federation for Justice and Democracy (EAFJD) Hilda Choboian said that NKR has more grounds for the international recognition of independence than Kosovo. The difference between Karabakh and Kosovo is in the fact that Kosovo’s issue was solved politically prior to declaration of independence, Choboian told a PanARMENIAN.Net reporter. That is why, according to Choboian, the confirmation of lawfulness of Kosovo’s secession from Serbia was not problematic. “Under international law, nations can fulfill their right to self-determination, if they are subjected to discrimination by another state, what is true in the case with Karabakh. Azerbaijan was pursuing a discriminative policy towards Armenians of Karabakh for 70 years,” noted Choboian, adding that de-facto Karabakh is following the track of international recognition. On July 22, the International Court of Justice said that Kosovo's unilateral secession from Serbia in 2008 did not violate international law. 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 | Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush. Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. |