Azerbaijan frustrates recognition of Kosovo by OICMay 25, 2009 - 12:00 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Azerbaijan has blocked the draft bill on recognition of Kosovo at the 36th session of the Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC).Arab press says Azerbaijan has also opposed accession of Kosovo to the International Monetary Fund. Serbia welcomed this position, 1news.az reported. Kosovo has been recognized by 60 countries, including 57 OIC members. The current draft was introduced by Saudi Arabia, the second state after UAE, which recognized independence of Kosovo. Serbian authorities fear that Saudi Arabia may provoke a new wave of Kosovo's recognition by the Arab community. 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 | 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 Moscow slams EU mission in Armenia for “provocative activity” The EU mission is doing more and more against Armenia’s neighbors Russia, Azerbaijan and Iran, Mikhail Galuzin said. Yerevan Mayor to travel to Paris on May 15-19 The official delegation headed by Yerevan Mayor Tigran Avinyan will travel to Paris from May 15 to 19. Armenia, India hold first defense consultations The meeting was attended by Indian Ambassador Nilakshi Saha Sinha and Defense Attaché Brigadier General Naveen Nijhawan. |