  Finnish MFA: Kosovo talks completedJanuary 10, 2008 - 15:38 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The OSCE chair, Finland is against any further talks on Kosovo's status. "There will be no new talks," Finnish Foreign Minister Ilkka Kanerva said after a meeting with his German counterpart Frank-Walter Steinmeier.For his part, Mr Steinmeier commented, "It's important that the EU hasn't lost Serbian democratic forces' support for implementing Ahtisaari's plan. EU initial association agreement with Serbia would contribute to this process," Deutsche Welle reports. Kosovo leaders intend to proclaim independence in the near future. With Russia's support, Serbia strongly opposes such a scenario and insists on continuation of talks.   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. |
