Andrzej Kasprzyk: impossible to compare Kosovo and Karabakh conflictsFebruary 14, 2007 - 18:26 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - I consider that it is not possible to apply the same way of the settlement of the conflict, comparing historical situations of two nations. The Nagorno Karabakh and Kosovo conflicts cannot be compared. The mentalities and geographical locations differ. It is necessary to take it into account, said Personal Representative of OSCE Chairman-in-Office Andrzej Kasprzyk.When commenting on the meeting of the Armenian and Azeri Defense Ministers last fall, Amb. Kasprzyk said, «Their meeting was very fruitful, and it covered the discussions on the ceasefire. This meeting influenced the situation in contact lines, after it no violation of ceasefire and incident in monitoring of contact lines recorded. Now I think there is no need for defense ministers to meet, but if they want I can assist this meeting,» reports APA. 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. |