Cyprus doesn't recognize Kosovo unilateral independenceDecember 24, 2007 - 15:43 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Cypriot Foreign Minister Erato Kozakou Marcoullis has reiterated that her country will not recognize any unilateral declaration of independence by Kosovo. "Our position is well known and has been outlined to our European Union (EU) partners, who demonstrated understanding. The Republic of Cyprus will not recognize a possible unilateral declaration of independence," she said, RIA Novosti reports.Cyprus, along with Greece and Romania, stand against such a move, which they fear would have an impact at home. Cyprus has remained divided since 1974 when Turkey militarily intervened and occupied the north of the island following a coup by a group of Greek officers who pushed for union with Greece. In 1983, the Turkish Cypriot authorities declared breakaway and set up the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, which is recognized only by Turkey. After closed-door discussions of Kosovo status on December 19, the EU, U.S. and NATO announced that talks within the UN have been exhausted and should be transferred to the EU and NATO. 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 to benefit Road of Life, Strong Mind IDBank and Idram summarize the results of the May program of “The Power of One Dram”. Yerevan State University, Ucom sign Memorandum of Cooperation Rector of Yerevan State University Hovhannes Hovhannisyan and General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian signed the memorandum. EU to provide budgetary support to Armenia The agreement is aimed at increasing the competitiveness of the educational system of Armenia. Aliyev: No peace treaty unless Armenia changes constitution Azerbaijan will not sign a peace treaty with Armenia unless the latter changes its constitution, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev said. |