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    EU AGAINST MENTIONING NAGORNO-KARABAKH CONFLICT IN CONTEXT OF KOSOVO'S RECOGNITION

    Trend News Agency
    Feb 13 2008
    Azerbaijan

    Azerbaijan, Baku, 13 February / corr Trend News K.Ramazanova / The
    European Union (EU), which may recognize the independence of Kosovo
    unilaterally, considers that the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict cannot be
    mentioned in this context.

    "It is good that in unlike Abkhazia and South Osetia, the
    Nagorno-Karabakh conflict is not mentioned in the context of
    recognition of Kosovo," Peter Semneby, the EU special representative
    for South Caucasus, said in an interview with the Russian newspaper
    Kommersant on 13 February.

    A declaration on independence of the Serb Province of Kosovo is likely
    to be signed at the end of this week, Jakup Krasnichi, the Speaker
    of the Kosovo Parliament stated on 12 February.

    No politician from Kosovo spoke about the date of the meeting of
    local parliament where the relevant decision will be made. However,
    the Kosovo media mentioned 17 February as the possible day for issuing
    autonomy for the region and even the sum of money to be spent for
    celebrations - approximately ~@1mln.

    Leaders of the South Serb Province with the support of the United
    States, the UK and most US countries have been reaching for an
    independent status over several years. Russia is against the unilateral
    issue of independence for Kosovo.

    Semneby voiced his disappointment that despite extensive dialogue no
    solution has been found to the Karabakh problem. "However, definite
    tranquility reigns there and that is encouraging," the special
    representative said.

    Semneby said that the negotiation process held within the framework
    of the OSCE Minsk Group, restrains Armenia and Azerbaijan from taking
    any dramatic actions.

    The conflict between the two countries of the South Caucasus began
    in 1988 due to Armenian territorial claims against Azerbaijan. Since
    1992, Armenian Armed Forces have occupied 20% of Azerbaijan including
    the Nagorno-Karabakh region and its seven surrounding districts. In
    1994, Azerbaijan and Armenia signed a ceasefire agreement at which
    time active hostilities ended. The Co-Chairs of the OSCE Minsk
    Group ( Russia, France, and the US) are currently holding peaceful
    negotiations.

    The special representative said that after relaxation of tension
    around Kosovo, talks over Abkhazia and South Osetia can be restored.
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