Albania won't be first country to recognize Kosovo's unilateral declaration of independenceDecember 13, 2007 - 13:52 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - "Albania will not be the first country to recognize Kosovo's possible unilateral declaration of independence, because our position, our policy, is in compliance with that of the international community," Albanian President Bamir Topi said. If no other solution is found, meaning there is no common solution approved by all international bodies involved, then the last resort will be unilateral recognition, which will be beneficial to the stability of the Balkans, according to him. "I believe that up until now - and I believe it will be the case in the future - Albania has played its moderating role, which has been a stabilizing role as well, which will also help its foreign affairs policies. Albania believes, and Albanian institutions also believe, that if after the 100-day long period there is no solution, then we will be in favor of the implementation of the Ahtissari plan," he said. "I think the stability of the region depends very much on the good relations that have been built up among the neighboring countries in the Balkans. Secondly, Albania has done everything in favor of this and the solution of Kosovo will contribute a great deal to long-term stability. I do not believe that there will be insecurity in the Balkans. The integration of the three Adriatic member countries Albania, Croatia and Macedonia into NATO will contribute a great deal to long-term stability in the region I believe the solution of the Kosovo issue will psychologically release Serbia and will move it towards Euro-Atlantic integration," he resumed, Euronews reports. 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 | Armenia Security Council chief to attend Ukraine peace summit Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan will take part in the Ukraine peace summit in Switzerland. Armenian govt. approves ratification of EAEU-Iran free trade deal At a meeting on Friday, June 14, the Armenian government approved the ratification of an EAEU free trade agreement with Iran. Deputy U.S. Secretary of State to arrive in Yerevan Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Richard R. Verma will travel to Yerevan, Armenia from June 17-19 to. Armenia recalls Belarus envoy for consultations Armenian Ambassador to Belarus has been called to Yerevan for consultations, a spokesperson for the Foreign Ministry reveals. |