Politics

07 June 2010 [11:45]

"EU policy for South Caucasus must be bold in order to achieve its objectives"

The Parliament magazine published the article by Evgeni Kirilov, the EU Rapporteur on the need for an EU strategy for the South Caucasus, entitled Broadening Horizons. Below is the full text of the article.
07 June 2010 [09:55]

U.S. Defense Secretary notes value of Azerbaijan’s participation in Afghanistan war effort

U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates noted the value of Azerbaijan's participation in Afghanistan war, U.S. Department of Defence official website reported.
07 June 2010 [09:40]

Azerbaijani FM made statement at ceremony marking Venice Commission's jubilee

Visiting Italy, Azerbaijani Minister of Foreign Affairs Elmar Mammadyarov has made a statement at a ceremony marking the 20th anniversary of European Commission through Law, also known as Venice Commission.
07 June 2010 [09:34]

Azerbaijani delegation meets NATO PA president

Azerbaijan`s delegation to NATO Parliamentary Assembly has met with President of the Assembly John Tanner in Riga, Latvia.
07 June 2010 [09:15]

Azerbaijani FM: Problem with Armenian side's rejection from Madrid principles is conceptual

The problem with the Armenian side's rejection from updated Madrid principles is conceptual but not the linguistic complexity, Foreign Minister Elmar Mammadyarov said.
07 June 2010 [09:00]

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev receives U.S. Secretary of Defense

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received United States Secretary of Defense Robert Gates on June 6.
06 June 2010 [09:21]

CE Secretary General: Azerbaijan is in right direction in establishing human rights

Azerbaijan is in the right direction in establishing human rights, despite some problems, Secretary General of the Council of Europe Thorbjørn Jagland said.
05 June 2010 [12:27]

PACE summer session to discuss Azerbaijan's democratic institutions

Activity of the Azerbaijani democratic institutions will be discussed at the summer session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE), the CE said.
05 June 2010 [11:23]

Azerbaijani President receives Republic Day greetings from Lithuanian leader

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has received a letter of congratulation from Lithuanian President Dalia Grybauskaitė on the occasion of May 28th – the Republic Day.
05 June 2010 [10:30]

Azerbaijani top official: Military doctrine is a flexible and balanced document

An interview with Azerbaijani Presidential Administration's Department for Work with Law-Enforcement Agencies Fuad Alasgarov.
05 June 2010 [10:15]

OSCE office in Baku organizes conference to promote women in local governance

The OSCE Office in Baku, together with local NGOs, have organized a conference to discuss women`s increasing participation in political life.
05 June 2010 [08:56]

Ilham Aliyev: Azerbaijan-Belarus relations developing very dynamically, positively - UPDATE - PHOTOS

President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko paid an official visit to Azerbaijan on June 3.
04 June 2010 [18:41]

Belarus President meets Azerbaijani Premier

President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko has today received at his temporary residence Prime Minister of Azerbaijan Artur Rasizade.
04 June 2010 [18:15]

Azerbaijan Academy of Public Administration hosts international conference

An international conference on “Global financial crisis and anti-crisis policy in public management: world practice and an Azerbaijani model” has been held at the Academy of Public Administration under the Azerbaijan President.
04 June 2010 [17:55]

Venice Commission provides conclusion on Azerbaijan's Constitution Law on "Normative legal acts"

The 83rd plenary session of the Venice Commission started today.
04 June 2010 [16:36]

Cyprus to host conference of CoE parliament speakers

The next Conference of Presidents of Parliament of the Council of Europe states will be held in Limassol, Cyprus, from 10 to 12 June 2010.
04 June 2010 [16:08]

Azerbaijani Parliament to debate 'Science' bill

The work on a bill on science has completed, chairman of the parliamentary committee on science and education Shamsaddin Hajiyev said at a meeting of the committee.
04 June 2010 [15:35]

Brussels to host roundtable on EU and Caspian region - strategy selection

A roundtable meeting under the theme “The European Union and the Caspian Region - strategy selection” will be held in Brussels, Belgium next Monday as part of the Trans-Caspian political platform project.
04 June 2010 [14:10]

Azerbaijan, Russia discuss interparliamentary relations

Chairman of Azerbaijan's Parliament Ogtay Asadov has met Chairman of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of Russia Sergey Mironov. He praised the Russia-Azerbaijan relations.
04 June 2010 [11:45]

Azerbaijan to deport nearly 80 foreigners

The State Migration Service of Azerbaijan is set to deport nearly 80 foreigners in an administrative order.
04 June 2010 [09:20]

Azerbaijani delegation attends 3rd forum of UN Alliance of Civilizations

Chairman of Azerbaijan's State Committee for the Work with Religious Associations Hidayat Orujov attended the 3rd Forum of the UN Alliance of Civilizations in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
03 June 2010 [18:32]

Azerbaijani Speaker: No unsolved issues between Russia and Azerbaijan

Russia and Azerbaijan are strategic partners. There are no unsolved problems between them, Chairmen of the Federation Council Sergei Mironov and the Azerbaijani Parliament Oktay Asadov said at a meeting today.
03 June 2010 [17:22]

Azerbaijani draft military doctrine to be considered in Parliament

It was recommended to consider the Azerbaijani Draft Military Doctrine in the Azerbaijani Parliament.
03 June 2010 [16:41]

Greece-Azerbaijan agreement on cooperation in emergency situations will be tabled in parliament

Agreement on mutual assistance in elimination of disaster affects, which was signed between Azerbaijan and Greece in Athens in February, will be tabled at the Azerbaijani parliament.
03 June 2010 [15:32]

Azerbaijani political expert on possibility of war between Israel and Turkey

Day.Az interview with Azerbaijani political expert Zardusht Alizade.
03 June 2010 [15:12]

Azerbaijanis detained in Israel to return home, date revealed

Two Azerbaijani activists on-board Gaza-bound Freedom Flotilla aid convoy intercepted by Israel will return home on Sunday, the Isareli Interior Ministry Immigration Department said.
03 June 2010 [14:28]

Venice Commission to consider draft law on Azerbaijani normative legal acts

The Venice Commission will consider the draft law on normative legal acts of Azerbaijan June 4.
03 June 2010 [14:13]

U.S. congresswoman congratulates Azerbaijan on Republic Day

Member of the U.S. House of Representatives Mrs. Lynn C. Woolsey from California has congratulated Azerbaijan on the Day of Republic.
03 June 2010 [13:33]

Why updated Madrid principles do not suit Armenia...

"All indications are that the Armenian authorities do not like the updated Madrid principles," Azerbaijani political analyst Rasim Musabayov said.
03 June 2010 [12:55]

Israeli ambassador: Departure of Azerbaijanis from Israel is matter of logistics

Departure of two Azerbaijani citizens on-board Freedom Flotilla intercepted by Israeli commandos is a matter of the logistics, Israeli Ambassador to Azerbaijan Michael Lavon Lotem said.
03 June 2010 [12:20]

Caucasus Muslims Board Chairman: Israeli leadership should either apologize or resign

Caucasus Muslims Board Chairman Haji Allahshukur Pashazade strongly condemned the Israeli attack on Gaza humanitarian aid flotilla describing it as atrocity in international waters.
03 June 2010 [11:28]

Azerbaijani political analyst on Israeli commandos' attack on Gaza aid flotilla

Azerbaijan is a closest ally of Turkey, and there cannot be two opinions concerning Israeli armed attack on a humanitarian aid flotilla, Azerbaijani political scientist Fikrat Sadigov said.
03 June 2010 [09:30]

Azerbaijani MP highlights Nagorno-Karabakh conflict at the Doha forum

Member of the Azerbaijan Parliament Ganira Pashayeva has addressed the 10th Doha Forum, highlighting the consequences of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict.
02 June 2010 [17:25]

Azerbaijani CEC will prepare for parliamentary elections with Venice Commission

The Azerbaijani Central Election Commission (CEC) plans to hold preparations for the parliamentary elections together with the Venice Commission in June, CEC Chairman Mazahir Panahov said.
02 June 2010 [16:17]

Belarus President to launch Azerbaijan visit

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko will pay official visit to Baku June 2 and hold the first meeting June 3, the presidential press-service told Trend.
02 June 2010 [15:35]

"Armenia will either accept updated Madrid principles, or it will untie Azerbaijan's hands"

Day.Az interview Vice President of Russia-based Political Technologies Center, Russian political expert Sergey Mikheyev.
02 June 2010 [15:27]

Azerbaijan - an attractive country for foreigners

Chief of the State Migration Service Arzu Rahimov met delegation led by the UNHCR regional representative Guillermo Bettocchi.
02 June 2010 [10:40]

Speaker of Azerbaijani parliament to pay two-day official visit to Russia

Speaker of the Azerbaijani parliament Ogtay Asadov will pay an official visit to Russia.
02 June 2010 [09:43]

Baku hosts 5th interparliamentary conference on HIV/AIDS

Azerbaijan's capital has hosted a 5th interparliamentary conference aimed at exploring priorities of regional cooperation in improving HIV/AIDS legislation.
02 June 2010 [09:35]

Azerbaijani President offers Republic Day greetings to his Italian counterpart

Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev has sent a letter of congratulation to President of Italy Giorgio Napolitano on his country`s national holiday - Anniversary of the Republic.