Joseph Grieboski: Kosovo independence proclamation illegalFebruary 18, 2008 - 14:32 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Recognition of Kosovo's independence by the international community will establish a dangerous precedent throughout the world."Proclamation of Kosovo's independence is illegal. It's a violation of the international law, UN regulations and Resolution 1244 (which clearly determines Kosovo as part of Serbia), and creates a dangerous precedent for secession of other territories, including Iraqi Kurdistan," said Joseph K. Grieboski, President of the Nobel Peace Prize-nominated Institute on Religion and Public Policy, "This move can provoke international destabilization," he said. "Recognition of Kosovo's independence by the international community will establish a precedent for Abkhazia, South Ossetia, Nagorno Karabkah, the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. Tibet and Taiwan, which will demand recognition," he said, RIA Novosti reports. The Kosovo parliament proclaimed independence on Sunday. Serbia described the move as a forceful and unilateral division of its territory. 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 Security Council chief traveling to Qatar Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan will travel on a working visit to Qatar. Armenian Foreign Minister regrets “tragic loss” of Iranian counterpart The Armenian Foreign Ministry has expressed shock over the death of the Iranian President and the Minister of Foreign Affairs. Armenian PM sends condolences to Iran Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan sent a message of condolence to the Supreme Leader Seyyed Ali Khamenei. 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. |