  EU does not recognize South Ossetia elections as legitimate November 14, 2011 - 15:11 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Catherine Ashton has said the EU does not recognise the results of presidential elections in South Ossetia on November 13. In a statement, she said “The EU does not recognise the constitutional and legal framework within which these elections have taken place.” Catherine Ashton reiterated the EU’s support “to the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Georgia, as recognised by international law”, and emphasised “the importance of the Geneva International Discussions in ensuring the security and stability in the region," according to ENPI info center.   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 |  Latest news The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity  The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization.Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia.Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty.Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. |
