No need to hurry to recognize Kosovo independence, political scientist says
29.02.2008,
23:51
Armenia should not hurry to recognize the independence of Kosovo, according to Gagik Keryan, political scientist.
YEREVAN, February 29. /ARKA/. Armenia should not hurry to recognize the independence of Kosovo, according to Gagik Keryan, political scientist.
“At first sight, it seems that Armenia has much to gain from the recognition of Kosovo’s independence. However, we must take into account Russia’s stand on the issue,” he said.
Keryan believes Armenia will foment a conflict with Russia in case of recognizing Kosovo. No parallels should be drawn between the Karabakh conflict and Kosovo issue, according to the political scientist.
“Kosovo’s population is two million, and disregard of their opinion may cause an explosive situation,” Keryan was quoted as saying.
He believes Karabakh with its population of about 150,000 cannot have such public response as the Kosovo issue.
On February 17, Kosovo’s Parliament declared the state’s independence. Serbia refuses to recognize Kosovo’s independence, calling the declaration a one-sided break-up of the country.
The Karabakh conflict broke out in 1988 when Nagorno Karabakh, mainly populated by Armenians, declared its independence from Azerbaijan. –0--
“At first sight, it seems that Armenia has much to gain from the recognition of Kosovo’s independence. However, we must take into account Russia’s stand on the issue,” he said.
Keryan believes Armenia will foment a conflict with Russia in case of recognizing Kosovo. No parallels should be drawn between the Karabakh conflict and Kosovo issue, according to the political scientist.
“Kosovo’s population is two million, and disregard of their opinion may cause an explosive situation,” Keryan was quoted as saying.
He believes Karabakh with its population of about 150,000 cannot have such public response as the Kosovo issue.
On February 17, Kosovo’s Parliament declared the state’s independence. Serbia refuses to recognize Kosovo’s independence, calling the declaration a one-sided break-up of the country.
The Karabakh conflict broke out in 1988 when Nagorno Karabakh, mainly populated by Armenians, declared its independence from Azerbaijan. –0--
