Azerbaijan frustrates recognition of Kosovo by OICMay 25, 2009 - 12:00 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Azerbaijan has blocked the draft bill on recognition of Kosovo at the 36th session of the Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC).Arab press says Azerbaijan has also opposed accession of Kosovo to the International Monetary Fund. Serbia welcomed this position, 1news.az reported. Kosovo has been recognized by 60 countries, including 57 OIC members. The current draft was introduced by Saudi Arabia, the second state after UAE, which recognized independence of Kosovo. Serbian authorities fear that Saudi Arabia may provoke a new wave of Kosovo's recognition by the Arab community. Top stories 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". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. Aliyev says no need for mediators in Armenia-Azerbaijan process Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev believes that Baku and Yerevan do not mediators in the process of normalizing relations. Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. |