Cyprus confirms opposition to Kosovo unilateral independenceFebruary 4, 2008 - 16:07 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Currently in Tallinn, Cypriot Foreign Minister Erato Kozakou-Marcoullis confirmed opposition to Kosovo's unilateral independence.At a meeting with Estonian parliament members, Ms. Kozakou-Marcoullis said Cyprus will never recognize Kosovo's independence if it's not coordinated with the UN Security Council. She reminded about the "Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus" which is not recognized either by the UN or any other international organization. "Kosovo should be handed the same approach," Ms. Kozakou-Marcoullis said. "Belgrade and Pristina should be given more time for talks," she added, Postimees.ee reports. Romania also announced opposition to unilateral proclamation of Kosovo's independence. 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 | Court in Azerbaijan extends former Karabakh leader’s arrest by 5 months The Binagadi District Court in Azerbaijan has granted the prosecutor’s petition to extend the arrest of Arkady Ghukasyan. Ucom General Director joins High-Tech Development Panel Discussion The discussion was titled "The Role of International Corporations and Investors as Catalysts for Development of High-Tech Ecosystem." U.S. still believes “peace is possible” between Armenia, Azerbaijan The United States continues to believe that peace is possible between Armenia and Azerbaijan, Vedant Patel says. Dozens detained as antigovernment protest continue in Armenia At least 63 people demanding Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s resignation were detained on May 14 as they blocked streets in Yerevan. |