Serbia rejects UN plan on KosovoFebruary 3, 2007 - 13:46 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - There's been a predictably mixed reaction to a proposal that puts Kosovo on a path to independence from Serbia. UN special envoy Martti Ahtisaari unveiled a plan that avoids the word 'independent', but implies eventual sovereignty. Applauded by Kosovo, the idea is flatly rejected by Serbia.European Commision President Jose Manuel Barroso declared his support for the plan and urged the two parties to use it as a basis for constructive talks. Ahtisaari said his suggestions aim to address what he calls the "dire economic situation" in the province. Kosovan Prime Minister Agim Ceku welcomed steps that would give Pristina access to international bodies and allow it its own flag and anthem. But while Serbian President Boris Tadic agrees on what the plan implies, he is categorically opposed to it: "It opens the possibility for Kosovo's independence. Serbia, and I as its President will never accept that." Ahtisaari said Belgrade and Pristina had one more chance to agree but that he was "not terribly optimistic" that would happen in his lifetime, reports EuroNews. 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 | Pashinyan’s spokesperson denies intention to visit Baku for COP29 Pashinyan’s agenda doesn’t include a trip to Baku for the COP29 conference, his press secretary Nazeli Baghdasaryan has said. Lithuania sending €100,000 to help Armenia fight floods consequences Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan took to social media to thank his Lithuanian counterpart for the contribution. Armenia: Rescue workers restore pedestrian bridge for flood-hit community Rescue workers on Wednesday, June 5 restored a pedestrian bridge in the town of Alaverdi in Armenia’s north. Turkey condemns Uruguay’s recognition of Armenian Genocide Turkey has condemned a newly passed law in Uruguay that recognizes the Armenian Genocide, TRT reports. |