Interfax, Russia
Sept 4 2008

People’s will determines status of disputed territories – Armenian
leader

YEREVAN Sept 4

There are an increasing number of exceptions, which are not defined as
international precedents, in the settlement of regional conflicts,
Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan told foreign diplomats.

"Let them say that Kosovo is not a precedent. Some may say that
Abkhazia and South Ossetia are not a precedent either. However, the
increasing number of exceptions, which are not defined as
international precedents, is a fact," he said.

"Just recall the events, which have taken place over a brief period of
time, – East Timor, Kosovo, Abkhazia and South Ossetia. I could
certainly add more names to this list, but short as it is, this list
is enough. The will of people expressed at a referendum becomes the
main factor, the final circumstance everywhere," Sargsyan said.