Politics

17 June 2010 [09:13]

Azerbaijan’s interior minister meets NATO Secretary General's special representative for Caucasus and Central Asia

Minister of Internal Affairs of Azerbaijan Ramil Usubov met Wednesday NATO's delegation led by Secretary General's Special Representative for the Caucasus and Central Asia Robert Simmons.
17 June 2010 [09:05]

Heydar Aliyev's monument unveiled in Dagestan

Azerbaijan's Deputy Prime Minister Elchin Afandiyev and the delegation including MPs and governors of some regions attended the opening of national leader Heydar Aliyev`s monument in the Jemikend village of Dagestan.
16 June 2010 [17:15]

Peru expressed its opinion on the "elections" in Nagorno-Karabakh

Peru doesn't recognize "parliamentary elections" in Nagorno-Karabakh and supports Azerbaijan's territorial integrity.
16 June 2010 [16:35]

"It is no coincidence that U.S. Defense Secretary visited precisely Baku..."

Day.Az interview with Azerbaijani Consul General in Los Angeles Elin Suleymanov.
16 June 2010 [15:25]

Azerbaijan, China discuss prospects for cooperation

The Azerbaijani Parliament Speaker met with visiting member of the Politburo Standing Committee of the Communist Party of China, Secretary of the Parliament's Central Commission on disciplinary affairs Hee Gotsian.
16 June 2010 [15:15]

Russian political expert on possibility of U.S. and Russian bases in Azerbaijan

Interview with senior expert at Russia-based Center for Center for Current Politics Pavel Salin.
16 June 2010 [14:10]

Azerbaijan Social-Democratic Party official shares his impression from recent visit to Yerevan

Interview with Deputy Chair of Azerbaijan Social-Democratic Party, human rights activist Salahaddin Allahverdiyev.
16 June 2010 [12:56]

Azerbaijani students evacuated in Kyrgyzstan

Eight Azerbaijani students were evacuated from the southern Jalalabad region of Kyrgyzstan to capital Bishkek, Advisor to Azerbaijani Ambassador to Kyrgyzstan Vugar Ibrahimov said.
16 June 2010 [12:35]

Azerbaijani defense minister meets NATO chief special envoy in Baku

The Azerbaijani Defense Minister Safar Abiyev discussed cooperation with the NATO Secretary General's special representative Robert Simmons, according to the Defense Ministry.
16 June 2010 [11:36]

Former U.S. ambassador: Conflicting sides should demonstrate perseverance to resolve Karabakh conflict

Former U.S. Ambassador to Azerbaijan Ross Wilson believes that the countries must show patience and perseverance to solve the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.
16 June 2010 [11:16]

Turkish officials and numerous experts to discuss Turkish-Azerbaijani relations and Nagorno-Karabakh conflict in U.S.

Turkish-Azerbaijani relations and Nagorno-Karabakh negotiations process will be discussed in Washington DC among Turkish officials and numerous experts this week.
16 June 2010 [09:37]

Azerbaijani ambassador presents credentials to Cambodian King

Azerbaijan's ambassador to Malaysia and Cambodia Tahir Karimov has presented his credentials to the King of Cambodia Norodom Sihamoni.
16 June 2010 [09:30]

Azerbaijani ambassador to Ukraine met the Mayor of Dnepropetrovsk

Azerbaijan's ambassador in Kiev Talat Aliyev has meet mayor of Dnepropetrovsk region Ivan Kulichenko.
15 June 2010 [11:27]

Azerbaijani MP: Day of National Salvation is of great importance for Azerbaijani people

"Day of National Salvation is of great importance for the Azerbaijani people,” member of Azerbaijan’s Milli Majlis (Parliament) Malahat Ibrahimgizi said.
15 June 2010 [10:50]

Foreign Policy: U.S. should show respect towards Azerbaijan due to merits of this country

Famous American 'Foreign Policy' magazine, which comes out every two months, has published an article about U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates’ recent visit to Azerbaijan in its latest issue.
15 June 2010 [09:00]

Azerbaijan marks National Salvation Day

Today Azerbaijan marks the National Salvation Day.
14 June 2010 [16:45]

Stratfor CEO visited Azerbaijani University of Languages

CEO of the Stratfor Global Intelligence Center George Friedman has today visited the Azerbaijan University of Languages, where he met students and teaching staff.
14 June 2010 [16:09]

Azerbaijani FM meets former U.S. ambassador

Foreign Minister of Azerbaijan Elmar Mammadyarov met with former US ambassador in Azerbaijan, and currently director of the Eurasia Center at the Atlantic Council Ross Wilson.
14 June 2010 [15:51]

Saudi Arabian speaker: Saudi Arabia always supports Azerbaijan's territorial integrity

The visit of the parliamentary delegation of Saudi Arabia, headed by the Parliament Speaker Abdullah bin Mohammad bin Ibrahim Al Alsheikh, started to Azerbaijan, Trend correspondent reports from the International Airport named after Heydar Aliyev.
14 June 2010 [15:07]

Russian expert: Baku showed great wisdom and made a very correct statement...

Day.Az interview with chairman of Russia’s Islamic Committee, well-known political expert Heydar Jamal.
14 June 2010 [14:16]

European youngsters attend international training course in Baku

An international training course “Same house, different rooms” has been organized as part of the European Commission`s Youth in Action program by “Ireli” Public Union, Turkish National Agency and Gazientep Youth and Culture Association.
14 June 2010 [13:56]

"Balanced relations with both Russia and US would best serve Azerbaijan's interests"

An interview with Shireen T. Hunter, a prominent American analyst on US policy in South Caucasus and Middle East, a professor of Georgetown University in Washington DC.
14 June 2010 [13:45]

Were Azerbaijanis injured in Kyrgyzstan clashes?

There are no Azerbaijanis among those killed or wounded in the clashes in the south of Kyrgyzstan, advisor of the Azerbaijani embassy in Kyrgyzstan Ilgar Jabbarov said.
14 June 2010 [12:30]

Azerbaijani embassy in Georgia arranges series of events to mark National Salvation Day

Azerbaijani Embassy in Georgia conducted a number of activities on the eve of the National Salvation Day - June 15.
14 June 2010 [10:35]

Georgian and Azerbaijani speakers discuss intensifying inter-parliamentary relations

Georgian Parliament's Speaker David Bakradze and his Azerbaijani counterpart Oktay Asadov discussed at Cyprus the issue of intensifying inter-parliamentary relations, a source at the Parliament of Georgia said.
14 June 2010 [09:50]

Azerbaijani MPs are in Kuwait

Members of an Azerbaijan-Kuwait interparliamentary group are on a visit in the Kuwait City.
14 June 2010 [09:27]

Astana to host OSCE conference on tolerance and non-discrimination

A High-Level Conference of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) on Tolerance and Non-Discrimination will take place in Astana, Kazakhstan, late June.
14 June 2010 [09:15]

French senator voices solidarity with Azerbaijani refugees and IDPs

A French senator has expressed readiness to provide “every assistance” to Azerbaijan in ensuring their return to homelands.
14 June 2010 [08:40]

Ambassador of Chech Republic to Azerbaijan visited Tovuz region, the Alley of Martyrs - PHOTOS

The Czech Republic supports Azerbaijan's territorial integrity and inviolability of internationally recognized borders and supports the settlement of the conflict under international law, Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary ambassador of the Czech Republic to Azerbaijan Radek Matula said during his visit to the Tovuz region of Azerbaijan.
12 June 2010 [12:56]

European Conference of Presidents of Parliament kicks off in Cyprus

A conference of Presidents of Parliaments of the Council of Europe member states, including Azerbaijan, kicked off in Limassol, Cyprus.
12 June 2010 [12:27]

Baku Mayor's Office upholds list of places available for holding rallies

Baku Mayor's Office has not made changes to the list of places allocated for mass actions, the head of the department for public organizations and political parties Zaur Ramazanov said.
12 June 2010 [12:08]

Azerbaijan ambassador visits Uzbekistan Council of Friendship Societies with Foreign Countries

A delegation of the Azerbaijan Embassy visited the Uzbekistan Council of friendship societies with foreign countries.
12 June 2010 [11:25]

OSCE to monitor line of contact between Armenian and Azerbaijani troops

The OSCE will monitor the line of contact between Armenian and Azerbaijani troops.
12 June 2010 [10:16]

Experts: Azerbaijani military doctrine does not contradict Constitution, Charter of the U.N.

Azerbaijan's new military doctrine has caused great controversy, but the document does not run counter to the country's Constitution or the Charter of the U.N., experts say.
12 June 2010 [10:07]

Azerbaijani President congratulates Russian counterpart on Russia Day

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has sent a letter of congratulation to Russian counterpart Dmitry Medvedev on the country`s public holiday - Russia Day.
12 June 2010 [09:46]

Baku to host forum of GUAM tourism ministers

A forum of tourism ministers from GUAM member states is scheduled to take place in Baku in late June, according to Azeri Minister of Culture and Tourism Abulfaz Garayev.
12 June 2010 [09:22]

Stratfor CEO speaks about U.S. Mideast policy in Baku

Visiting CEO of the Stratfor, US private global intelligence firm, George Friedman delivered a presentation on “Middle East policy of the United States” at the Azerbaijan Diplomatic Academy.
12 June 2010 [09:08]

Azerbaijan's Milli Majlis vice-speaker meets Stratfor CEO

First vice-speaker of Azerbaijan's Parliament Ziyafat Asgarov met CEO of the Stratfor Global Intelligence Center George Friedman on June 11.
11 June 2010 [17:35]

Political analyst: Situation in Armenia is tough amid new phase of Nagorno-Karabakh conflict settlement

Socio-political situation in Armenia is tense on the eve of a new phase of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict settlement, said Friday the Center for Political Innovation and Technologies head, political analyst Mubariz Ahmadoglu said.
11 June 2010 [17:20]

Azerbaijani MPs to visit Kuwait

11 June 2010 [17:06]

Azerbaijani Military Prosecutor's Office delegation attends international conference

The Azerbaijani Military Prosecutor's Office' delegation led by Deputy Military Prosecutor Shafayat Imanov attended the international conference held in Kazan.
11 June 2010 [16:17]

Russian ambassador: Azerbaijan, Russia enjoy strong ties

Interview with Russian Ambassador to Azerbaijan Vladimir Dorokhin in a run-up to the Day of Russia.
11 June 2010 [14:30]

OSCE appreciates allocation of places to conduct rallies prior to parliamentary elections in Azerbaijan

OSCE Baku Office head Ali Bilge Cankorel appreciated allocation of the places to conduct rallies before the parliamentary elections by Baku Executive Power.
11 June 2010 [14:17]

Azerbaijan announces a number of French parliamentarians non-grata

Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry has announced a number of French parliamentarians non-grata due to their visit to Azerbaijan's Armenia-occupied lands.
11 June 2010 [13:25]

STRATFOR chief holds meeting in Azerbaijan Diplomatic Academy

A meeting with George Friedman, CEO of STRATFOR, global intelligence company, was held in Azerbaijan Diplomatic Academy (ADA).
11 June 2010 [13:16]

Azerbaijani MP on country's newly-adopted Military Doctrine and reasons for Armenia's concerns over the document

Day.Az interview with Deputy Chair of Security and Defense Committee of Azerbaijani Milli Majlis (Parliament) Aydin Mirzazade.
11 June 2010 [12:56]

Director of Azerbaijan Center for Strategic Studies meets with Head of OSCE Baku Office

Director of Center for Strategic Studies (CSR) under the Azerbaijani President Elkhan Nuriyev met with the OSCE Baku Office head Ali Bilge Cankorel, according to the Center.
11 June 2010 [12:48]

Azerbaijani MP: Country's military doctrine aimed at restoring territorial integrity

Azerbaijan's military doctrine aimed at restoration the country's territorial integrity, Parliamentary Security and Defense Committee member Zahid Oruj said.
11 June 2010 [11:25]

Ilham Aliyev offers congratulations to newly elected Philippines president

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has today sent a letter of congratulation to Benigno Aquino III on his election as President of the Philippines.
11 June 2010 [09:41]

Azerbaijani FM receives copy of credentials from Austrian envoy

Foreign Minister of Azerbaijan Elmar Mammadyarov received a copy of credentials from newly appointed Austrian ambassador Sylvia Meier-Kajbic on June 10.
11 June 2010 [09:32]

Azerbaijani President congratulates newly-elected Japanese Premier

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has sent a letter of congratulation to Naoto Kan on his election as Prime Minister of Japan.