  Masis Mailyan: Kosovo model interesting for Karabakh July 18, 2007 - 16:24 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - International recognition of Kosovo as an independent state would give new impetus to the sovereignty claim of Nagorno Karabakh. "The Kosovo model of conflict settlement could be an example for the resolution of other conflicts," former NKR Deputy Foreign Minister, presidential contender Masis Mailyan told Reuters. "If it (Kosovo) is recognized, then it is interesting to me in that an unrecognized country has won recognition in spite of the opinion of its former sovereign rulers," he said "In this sense the Kosovo model is an interesting one for us. That is to say, we could achieve recognition under a new scenario," he added. Mailyan said Nagorno Karabakh would keep pursuing a negotiated settlement with Azerbaijan in the hope that would lead to international recognition. Peace talks lasting more than 15 years have failed to make significant progress. But he said recognition for Kosovo would encourage Nagorno Karabakh to pursue a second track, to lobby foreign states and international organizations to grant it recognition with or without Azerbaijan's consent.   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 |  Related sections Topic Latest news Armenia border residents dissatisfied with delimitation  Residents Kirants are dissatisfied with the results of the delimitation of the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan.“Great success”: Pashinyan pleased with new border protocol Pashinyan has described the signing by Armenia and Azerbaijan of a protocol on delimitation in Tavush as “a great success”.Armenia, Azerbaijan sign protocol on demarcation coordinates Armenia’s government took on May 15 another step towards handing over four border areas to Azerbaijan.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 |
