Politics

29 October 2009 [09:21]

Azerbaijani president receives members of foreign affairs committee of Turkish parliament

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received members of the Foreign Affairs Committee of Turkey`s Grand National Assembly on Oct. 28.
28 October 2009 [18:47]

Azerbaijani intends to run for Ukrainian president

Ukrainian citizen of Azerbaijani origin Zaur Abbasov intends to run for the Ukrainian president.
28 October 2009 [18:32]

Azerbaijani president sends re-election greetings to Tunisian counterpart

President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan sent a message of congratulation to the re-elected president of the Republic of Tunisia Zainal Abidin bin Ali.
28 October 2009 [17:53]

Armenia can not be given preference in opening of Armenia-Turkey border: American expert

International conference “Kazakhstan’s presidency of OSCE: recommendations and opportunities” was held in Kazakhstan’s Foreign Ministry on Oct. 28.
28 October 2009 [15:28]

Turkish parliament will not take a step that might cause anxiety of Azerbaijani people: MP

The delegation led by Chairman of the Turkish Parliament’s Commission of Foreign Affairs Murat Mercan visited Azerbaijan's national leader Heydar Aliyev’s grave in the Martyr's Lane on Oct. 28.
28 October 2009 [13:33]

Palestinian FM to visit Azerbaijan

28 October 2009 [13:18]

Day.Az makes statement regarding publications in Armenian media

Recently, Armenian Web site News.am published an article which expressed dissatisfaction with a Day.Az section.
28 October 2009 [11:36]

Armenia Armed Forces break ceasefire

28 October 2009 [09:21]

Azerbaijani president offers greetings to Czech counterpart

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has sent a letter of congratulation to Czech leader Vaclav Klaus on the occasion of his country`s national holiday on Oct. 27.
27 October 2009 [18:46]

Ganja-Istanbul flight resumed

Ganja-Istanbul flight has been resumed after a month’s break.
27 October 2009 [18:21]

No alternative to Azerbaijan-Turkey friendship: Senior Azerbaijani official

"There are forces that seek to cause trouble and cool the friendly and fraternal relations between Azerbaijan and Turkey,” Azerbaijani Presidential Administration International Relations Department Chief Novruz Mammadov said.
27 October 2009 [16:26]

Azerbaijani MP: I do not understand why Turkey can not become OSCE Minsk Group co-chair?!

Day.Az interview with the member of Azerbaijani Milli Majlis (parliament) Jamil Hasanli.
27 October 2009 [16:02]

Consequences of failure in Caucasus will impact everyone: U.S. Vice President

The consequences of failure in the Caucasus will concern everyone, U.S. Vice President Joe Biden said.
27 October 2009 [15:31]

Azerbaijani, Turkish flags will be installed back in Martyrs’ Lane: Azerbaijani political expert

“Those who insulted Azerbaijan’s flag in Bursa must be severely punished."
27 October 2009 [15:09]

Azerbaijan’s Umid Party to nominate over 2,500 candidates for municipal elections

“We have already decided to participate in the elections,” Chief of Azerbaijan’s opposition Umid Party Igbal Agazade said commenting on his party’s participation in the coming municipal elections.
27 October 2009 [13:53]

Armenian National Congress says Robert Kochairan, Serzh Sargsyan are responsible for 1999 act of terrorism

Armenian National Congress has issued a statement on 10th anniversary of the act of terrorism in the Armenian parliament.
27 October 2009 [13:14]

Former speaker of Azerbaijani parliament: Frienship with Turkey must not be disrupted

“We must not disrupt friendship with Turkey”, former speaker of the Azerbaijani parliament, MP Murtuz Aleskerov said.
27 October 2009 [12:52]

EU to deepen partnership with three South Caucasus countries

The European Union intends to further deepen the partnership with three South Caucasus countries, the communique released after the meeting between the EU Troika and Azerbaijan, Armenian and Georgian foreign ministers in Luxembourg said.
27 October 2009 [12:16]

We will prevent implementation of Turkey-Armenia protocols’ provisions: Turkish parliamentarian

Day.Az interview with member of Turkey’s Grand National Assembly (Parliament) and co-chair of the parliamentary faction of the Nationalist Movement Party (NMP) Ogtay Vural.
27 October 2009 [11:17]

U.S. Department of State: Azerbaijani government actively promites religious tolerance

The Azerbaijani Government actively promotes religious tolerance, International Religious Freedom Report issued by the U.S. Department of State annually said.
27 October 2009 [10:13]

Adviser to Iranian president commented on insult against Azerbaijan's flag

"No obstacle can pose problems between the two countries."
27 October 2009 [09:54]

Nomination of 15,147 of people approved for municipal elections in Azerbaijan

As many as 1,5147 nominees have been confirmed for 1,536 municipalities in Azerbaijan thus far.
26 October 2009 [18:09]

Azerbaijani president extends Independence Day greetings to Turkmen counterpart

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev congratulated President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhammedov and Turkmen people on national holiday – Independence Day.
26 October 2009 [17:53]

Occupation of Azerbaijani lands has become problem of Turkey: FM

“The end of occupation of Azerbaijani lands will create positive basis for ratification of Turkish-Armenian protocols at the Turkish parliament”, Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu said in his interview with Al Jazeera.
26 October 2009 [16:49]

People do not believe having won municipal elections, an oppositionist could change something: Azerbaijan Liberal Democratic Party chief

“Currently, our party is nominating candidates and collecting signatures,” Azerbaijan Liberal Democratic Party Chief Fuad Aliyev said commenting on his party’s preparation for the coming municipal elections.
26 October 2009 [16:16]

Azerbaijan to increase number of peacekeepers in Afghanistan

The number of the Azerbaijani servicemen serving in International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) in Afghanistan will be increased, sources in the government told said.
26 October 2009 [15:41]

Delegation of Turkish parliament to arrive in Azerbaijan

The delegation led by Murat Mercan, Chairman of Turkish Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Commission, will arrive in Azerbaijan tomorrow, spokesman for Azerbaijani parliament Akif Nasirov said.
26 October 2009 [14:02]

Azerbaijan’s Consulate General in Istanbul: Flags will be returned to previous location

The flags removed from the monument to the Turkish military men in Baku will be re-installed in the same location, Azerbaijani Consul General in Instanbul Sayyad Aran said at a news conference in Izmir.
26 October 2009 [13:39]

Iran's strategic policies are based on absence of negotiations with United States: Iran's Supreme Leader

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei opposes holding direct negotiations with the United States, Reuters reported quoting a senior lawmaker as saying to a newspaper.
26 October 2009 [12:32]

Turkey condemns terrorist attcks in Iraq

Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan had a phone conversation with Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri Al-Maliki on Sunday and expressed grief over the deaths of up to 140 people in Sunday's double bombing in Baghdad, diplomats said, Turkish Weekly reported.
26 October 2009 [12:15]

Any elections are very important for political parties: Azerbaijani parliamentarian

"The list of candidates for municipal elections was defined at the meeting of political council of our party,” Chairman of the opposition Azerbaijan Democratic Reforms Party (ADRP) and member of the Azerbaijani Milli Majlis (parliament) Asim Mollazade said.
26 October 2009 [10:46]

Turkey to send no additional troops to Afghanistan

PM Erdogan said Turkey does not plan to send more troops to Afghanistan, Worldbulletin reported.
26 October 2009 [10:38]

Catholicos of Georgia, Patriarch Kirill of Russia will meet in Baku

Catholicos-Patriarch of All Georgia Ilia II said that he will meet in Baku with the Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia Kirill.
26 October 2009 [10:24]

Azerbaijani ambassador to Austria meets U.S. co-chair of OSCE MG

Azerbaijani ambassador to Austria and Permanent Representative to the OSCE Fuad Ismayilov met with U.S. co-chair of OSCE Minsk Group Robert Bradtke who was on a visit to Vienna to participate in informal discussions on "Mediation of the OSCE."
26 October 2009 [10:17]

Turkish Ambassador told about influence of Turkey-Armenia protocols on relations with Azerbaijan

Turkey's Ambassador in Washington D.C. Nabi Sensoy on Sunday described a resolution introduced to the U.S. Senate regarding 1915 incidents as "unfortunate".
26 October 2009 [09:53]

Azerbaijani embassy to Georgia to make presentation of book about Armenian aggression

The Azerbaijani embassy to Georgia will make presentation of its book "The aggression of Armenia against the Azerbaijani Republic and its legal consequences" in English and Russian at the Hotel Marriott Courtyard on Oct. 26, 2009, press release of the embassy said.
24 October 2009 [09:23]

Azerbaijani president receives credentials of Italy's ambassador

President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan on Friday received credentials of the newly appointed extraordinary and plenipotentiary ambassador of Italy to Azerbaijan Mario Giorgio Stefano Baldi.
24 October 2009 [09:08]

Security in region requires combined efforts of Caspian littoral states: Azerbaijani deputy FM

Today the chief aim of Caspian littoral states is to combine efforts to ensure security in the region amid the world globalization, said Deputy Foreign Minister of Azerbaijan Khalaf Khalafov.
24 October 2009 [08:46]

Caspian Sea status to be discussed in Ashgabat: Azerbaijani deputy FM

The status of the Caspian Sea will be discussed on November 5-6 in the Turkmen capital of Ashgabat, said Deputy Foreign Minister of Azerbaijan Khalaf Khalafov.
24 October 2009 [08:32]

Azerbaijani foreign minister meets Moldova's state minister

Foreign Minister of Azerbaijan Elmar Mammadyarov met Friday with Moldova`s State Minister Victor Bodiu, press service of the Ministry said.
24 October 2009 [08:21]

Azerbaijani president receives credentials of incoming Dutch ambassador

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev accepted credentials from newly appointed ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands Jan Lucas Inayat van Hoorn on Oct. 23.
23 October 2009 [17:09]

Cooperation with Azerbaijan is very profitable for Belarus: president

There are no avoided topics in Belarus-Azerbaijan relations, said President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko as he met with Yagub Eyubov, First Deputy Prime Minister of Azerbaijan, on Oct. 23.