  Slovak MFA: Kosovo won't be precedent for Karabakh conflictJune 28, 2007 - 21:42 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Kosovo's independence can't be a precedent for other conflicts including the Nagorno Karabakh one, Mrs. Olga Algaerova, State Secretary, first Vice Minister of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Slovakia, told a news conference in Yerevan. "The Kosovo and Karabakh conflicts are different. These territories belong to different political systems and different cultures. Settlement of each conflict bases on these factors," she said.Turkey's bid to the EU is conditioned by a number of demands Europe abides by, according to her. "Turkey may become EU member only is it fulfills the demands. Slovakia, as a EU member state, shares this view," Mrs. Algaerova said.   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 |  Related sections Topic 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. |
