Romania opposes Kosovo independenceFebruary 1, 2008 - 14:18 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Romania's President Traian Basescu urged NATO allies Thursday to refrain from encouraging Kosovo's plans to declare independence from Serbia, saying more time should be given to find an agreement. He warned that a declaration of independence without an agreement with Serbia or full backing from the United Nations would violate international law and set a dangerous precedent for separatist groups elsewhere."What message are we sending to multiethnic societies, or to others that are facing ethnic issues?" Basescu said. "We could be violating the UN charter and Helsinki Act which have guaranteed 60 years of peace in Europe," he continued. Other European Union nations, including Spain, Cyprus and Slovakia, also have misgivings about independence for Kosovo, ITAR-TASS reports. 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 | 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. |