Andrzej Kasprzyk: impossible to compare Kosovo and Karabakh conflictsFebruary 14, 2007 - 18:26 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - I consider that it is not possible to apply the same way of the settlement of the conflict, comparing historical situations of two nations. The Nagorno Karabakh and Kosovo conflicts cannot be compared. The mentalities and geographical locations differ. It is necessary to take it into account, said Personal Representative of OSCE Chairman-in-Office Andrzej Kasprzyk.When commenting on the meeting of the Armenian and Azeri Defense Ministers last fall, Amb. Kasprzyk said, «Their meeting was very fruitful, and it covered the discussions on the ceasefire. This meeting influenced the situation in contact lines, after it no violation of ceasefire and incident in monitoring of contact lines recorded. Now I think there is no need for defense ministers to meet, but if they want I can assist this meeting,» reports APA. 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 | Armenia, Turkey discuss restoration of historic bridge The meeting took place on May 17 in Ashgabat on the sidelines of an international conference of ministers of culture. India wants Armenia’s proposals on use of Chabahar port India is expecting proposals from Armenia regarding the use of Chabahar port in Iran, Indian ambassador says. EU welcomes Armenia-Azerbaijan “progress” The EU has welcomed “progress” made in the framework of the Armenia-Azerbaijan border delimitation process. Belarus opposition leader slams Lukashenko for Karabakh trip Belarusian opposition politician Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya has harshly criticized the visit of Lukashenko to Karabakh. |