Terry Davis: CoE doesn't follow U.S. in Kosovo issueJanuary 29, 2008 - 14:21 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The council of Europe is not guided by the United States as regards the Kosovo problem, CoE Secretary General Terry Davis said. "The U.S. wields no influence on decisions of the Council of Europe. If Kosovo proclaims independence, 47 members of the Council of Europe which is represented by 27 EU member states will make decision on the issue. I can't say what decision it will be, since the opinions of the member states differ," he said. At that Mr Davis said that it's hard to tell how the proclamation of Kosovo's independence will affect resolution of other conflicts, including the Nagorno Karabakh one. "I have numerously stated that the CoE will support the UN decision, which is unlikely in the near future. However, the Council of Europe will arrive at an agreement and continue monitoring of human rights, education, local self-government and cultural heritage in Kosovo," he said, Trend reports. 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 | Lemkin Institute petition seeks release of Armenians in Azerbaijan The Lemkin Institute is deeply concerned about the continued illegal detention of political prisoners from Karabakh in Azerbaijan. Armenian Catholicos calls for national unity against threats Karekin II issued a message on Republic Day marking the anniversary of the First Armenian Republic. Pashinyan: Armenia’s desired goal is “on the horizon” Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has said that Armenia is moving forward “without interruption”. Opposition leader, supporters spend night at Sardarapat memorial Police made nearly 300 arrests the day before as Galstanyan and his supporters continued to demonstrate in Yerevan. |