Politics

30 June 2008 [10:51]

Yuri Merzlyakov: "There are differences between the parties only on four principles in the resolution of Nagorno Karabakh conflict"

There are differences between the parties only on 4 out of 14-15 "Madrid principles" in the resolution of Nagorno Karabakh conflict.
30 June 2008 [10:23]

Qudrat Hasanquliyev's party starts creation of regional election teams in Azerbaijan

The Single Popular Front Party of Azerbaijan has created the Central Election Campaign Team due to participation in the coming presidential elections, said party chairman Qudrat Hasanquliyev.
30 June 2008 [10:06]

Armenians violate ceasefire in three regions

Armenian armed forces locating in the occupied lands of Azerbaijan violated ceasefire on June 29 and 30.
30 June 2008 [09:51]

Murad Sadaddinov: "PACE monitoring system is in a state of crisis today. It is unable to ensure fulfillment of basic principles of the European convention of human rights"

Day.Az interview with Murad Sadaddinov, co-chairman of the Fund for Protection of Democratic and Human Rights.
30 June 2008 [09:14]

OSCE Minsk Group co-chairs: "Karabakh will join the negotiations sooner or later"

President of the unrecognized "Nagorno Karabakh Republic" Baco Saakyan received OSCE Minsk Group co-chairs Saturday.
28 June 2008 [12:54]

İsa Qambar takes part in conference on cooperation NATO and European Union

Musavat party bashqan Isa Qambar took part in the international conference in Brussels.
28 June 2008 [12:40]

Azadlyg party to nominate its own candidate for presidential elections in Azerbaijan

"The Central Committee of the Azadlyg party has nominated my candidacy for participation in presidential elections in Azerbaijan, said Azadlyg party chairman Ahmed Oruj.
28 June 2008 [12:26]

Armenian mission in NATO: "Azerbaijan's attempts to breake ceasefire arise tensions in the region"

Attempts of the Azerbaijani side to violate ceasefire arise tensions in the region, said leader of Armenian mission in NATO, ambassador Samwel Mkrtchyan.
28 June 2008 [11:50]

Rasul Quliyev's party: "Opposition could unite by means of a national forum"

"In current conditions our party does not believe that there will be a single candidate from Azerbaijani opposition, said deputy chairman of the Open Society Party Yaqub Abbasov.
28 June 2008 [10:33]

Qudrat Hasanquliyev: "Talks on nomination of a single candidate from Azerbaijani opposition will end in July"

"Leaders of Azerbaijani opposition continue talks on nomination of a single candidate for presidential elections", said chairman of Azerbaijani Single Popular Front Party, MP Qudrat Hasanquliyev.
28 June 2008 [10:22]

Khazar Ibrahim: "Any external pressure on Azerbaijan in the issue of energy supply to the world markets is impossible"

Day.Az interview with spokesman for Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry Khazar Ibrahim.
28 June 2008 [09:58]

Armenians violate ceasefire in Khojavend and Terter

Armenian armed forces locating in the occupied lands of Azerbaijan violated ceasefire on June 27.
28 June 2008 [09:30]

Opposition leader Etibar Mamedov meets with French President

Leader of the Azerbaijan National Independence Party Etibar Mamedov is visiting France in the framework of participation at the session of the International Democratic Union, held in Paris, reports Day.Az with reference to the press service for the party.
28 June 2008 [09:21]

Robert Simmons: "Azerbaijan's NATO membership is not on the agenda"

Issue of Azerbaijan's NATO membership is currently not on the agenda, said Robert Simmons, special representative of NATO secretary general on South Caucasus and Central Asia at the press conference on the outcomes of his visit to Azerbaijan.
28 June 2008 [09:15]

G8 foreign ministers called on Azerbaijan and Armenia to solve Nagorno Karabakh conflict peacefully

Foreign ministers of the G8 countries called on Azerbaijan and Armenia to solve Nagorno Karabakh conflict peacefully at their meeting in Kyoto, Japan.
28 June 2008 [09:02]

David Kramer: "Upcoming presidential election is a big opportunity for Azerbaijan"

US Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights and Labor David Kramer, who is on a visit to Azerbaijan, met with Foreign Minister Elmar Mammadyarov on Friday.
28 June 2008 [08:57]

Matthew Bryza: "It is essential to learn Yerevan’s reaction to Madrid proposals"

OSCE Minsk Group co-chairs Matthew Bryza (USA), Bernard Fassier (France) and Yuriy Merzlyakov (Russia) have finalized their visit to Azerbaijan.
27 June 2008 [17:39]

NATO Assistant Secretary General: "NATO condemns any attempt to resolve Karabakh conflict by use of force"

NATO condemns any attempt to resolve the Nagorno Karabakh conflict by use of force.
27 June 2008 [17:14]

Japanese ambassador to Azerbaijan: "Japan wants Azerbaijan to hold democratic presidential elections"

"Japan wants Azerbaijan to hold democratic presidential elections", Japanese ambassador to Azerbaijan Masamitsu Oki said.
27 June 2008 [16:51]

President of Azerbaijan receives assistant US secretary of state for democracy, labor and human rights

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received assistant US secretary of State for democracy, labor and human rights David Kramer, reports Day.Az with reference to the official website of the Azerbaijani president.
27 June 2008 [16:24]

President of Azerbaijan receives special representative of NATO secretary general on South Caucasus and Central Asian countries

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received today special representative of NATO secretary general on South Caucasus and Central Asian states Robert Simmons, said Day.Az with reference to the official website of Azerbaijani president.
27 June 2008 [15:45]

Oqtay Asadov: "Expansion of cooperation with Russian subjects promotes deepening of Azerbaijani-Russian relations"

Development of Azerbaijan's relations with Russian subjects promotes strengthening of Azerbaijani-Russian relations, said speaker of Azerbaijani Parliament Oqtay Asadov, according to Novosti-Azerbaijan.
27 June 2008 [15:29]

Center of Democratic Elections urges Azerbaijani opposition to cooperate

A regular session of the Center of Democratic Elections, functioning in Azerbaijan, was held today, said Azadlyg party chairman Ahmed Oruj.
27 June 2008 [13:43]

Azerbaijan's Defense Minister receives special representative of NATO secretary general

Azerbaijan's Defense Minister Safar Abiyev received today special representative of NATO secretary general on South Caucasus and Central Asia Robert Simmons, said the press service for Azerbaijan's Defense Minister.
27 June 2008 [13:04]

Armenian Foreign Minister confirms Armenia's stance on Genocide issue

Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandyan said at a press conference Friday that the issue of international recognition of Armenia Genocide remains on agenda of Armenia's foreign policy.
27 June 2008 [12:30]

Armenian Foreign Ministry: "Talks on Nagorno Karabakh conflict settlement continue on the basis of Madrid proposals"

Talks on Nagorno Karabakh conflict settlement continue on the basis of Madrid proposals, offered by the OSCE Minsk Group co-chairs late last year, said Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandyan.
27 June 2008 [12:10]

Program of Ukrainian President's visit to Azerbaijan made public

Program of Ukrainian President Viktor Yushenko's visit to Azerbaijan on June 30 has been made public, said Ukrainian ambassador to Azerbaijan Boris Klimchuk during the press conference today.
27 June 2008 [11:47]

Sabir Rustamkhanly: "Party of Civil Solidarity does not recognize tactics of boycotting presidential elections in Azerbaijan"

The Party of Civil Solidarity does not intend to boycott the upcoming presidential elections in Azerbaijan, said party chairman MP Sabir Rustamkhanly.
27 June 2008 [11:42]

Armenians commence military exercises in the occupied territories of Azerbaijan

Units of Armenian armed forces commenced large-scale military exercises in the territory of occupied Uzundara area of the Azerbaijan’s Agdam Region at about 09.00 on Friday.
27 June 2008 [11:40]

Assistant Secretary of State meets opposition leaders

Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights and Labor David Kramer is visiting Azerbaijan. APA reports that David Kramer has met with some opposition leaders today.
27 June 2008 [11:37]

Muasir Musavat party creates regional election campaign teams in Azerbaijan

Due to the participation in the upcoming presidential elections in Azerbaijan the Muasir Musavat party is initiating election trainings, said party chairman Hafiz Hajiyev.
27 June 2008 [11:22]

Sardar Jalaloghlu: "Azadlyg bloc made an unexpected decision about boycott without consulting with anyone"

Day.Az interview with chairman of the Democratic Party of Azerbaijan Sardar Jalaloghlu.
27 June 2008 [11:09]

President of Azerbaijan receives Dagestani leader

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received Thursday Dagestani leader Mukhu Aliyev who is leading a large delegation to Baku, according to AzerTac.
27 June 2008 [11:00]

Armenians violate ceasefire in five regions

Armenian armed forces locating in the occupied lands of Azerbaijan violated ceasefire on June 26 and 27.
27 June 2008 [10:39]

Elshad Iskenderov: "Russia should demonstrate political will for the fair resolution of Armenian-Azerbaijani conflict"

International conference "Russia and Islamic world", arranged by the Center of Arabic and Islamic Researches in cooperation with ISESCO and a number of Russia and International organizations, finished in Moscow Tuesday.
27 June 2008 [10:27]

Oqtay Sadikhzade: "If the United States decides to attack Iran, it will not take into account Azerbaijan's position"

Day.Az interview with famous political scientist Oqtay Sadikhzade.
27 June 2008 [10:18]

US charge d'affairs in Armenia: "There is no alternative to OSCE Minsk Group"

We have been through many years an active participant of the Minsk Group process and we see that process as the appropriate avenue, U.S. Charge d’Affairs in Armenia, Mr Joseph Pennington said in an interview with PanARMENIAN.Net.
27 June 2008 [10:11]

Assistant Turkish ambassador to Azerbaijan: "Azerbaijan's reputation in the world is growing each year"

A country can not ensure its security or regional security alone, said assistant Turkish ambassador to Azerbaijan Erkan Ozoral, speaking at a two-day seminar of the Trust Fund in the framework of NATO program "Partnership for peace", according to Novosti-Azerbaijan.
27 June 2008 [09:56]

Armenian opposition indignant at PACE Resolution demanding restoration of territorial integrity of Azerbaijan

All-National Movement, headed by the first President of Armenia Levon Ter-Petrosyan, spread a statement today condemning the provisions of PACE Resolution N1614 "On the Activity of Democratic Institutes of Azerbaijan" concerning Nagorno Karabakh.
27 June 2008 [09:52]

Venice Commission secretary: "Laws are brought in compliance with European standards but not executed in Azerbaijan"

"I agree with the opinion on the activity of democratic institutions in Azerbaijan, fixed in the PACE resolution", said secretary of the CE Venice Commission Janni Bukikkio at a press conference in Strasbourg.
27 June 2008 [09:40]

PACE: "Democratic reforms in Azerbaijan, Georgia and Moldova can not be consolidated without restoration of their territorial integrity"

PACE has voiced support for territorial integrity of the three post-Soviet states, including Azerbaijan, Georgia and Moldova.
27 June 2008 [09:32]

Jonathan Henick: "I want to return to Azerbaijan no matter as a tourist or for business"

Day.Az interview with Jonathan Henick, chief of public policy department of the US Embassy to our country, completing his mission in Azerbaijan.
27 June 2008 [09:08]

President Ilham Aliyev: "War has not ended yet and we should be ready to liberate our lands anytime"

President of Azerbaijan, Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces Ilham Aliyev addressed the military parade on June 26 in Azadlig Square dedicated to the 90th anniversary of Azerbaijani Army.
27 June 2008 [09:00]

US to implement large scale program in connection with forthcoming presidential elections in Azerbaijan

Chairman of the Central Election Commission of Azerbaijan Mazahir Panakhov met with US ambassador to our country Anne Derse, according to the press service for the Election Commission.
25 June 2008 [17:04]

US ambassador to Azerbaijan: "The United States believe in further development of democracy in Azerbaijan"

"The USA is extremely interested in the democratic development of mass media in Azerbaijan", said Anne Derse, US ambassador to Azerbaijan.
25 June 2008 [16:20]

Claim of Liberal-Democratic Party of Azerbaijan against head of State Committee for State Property Management accepted for consideration

The Khatai district court has appointed a preliminary session on the claim of the Liberal-Democratic Party of Azerbaijan against Kerem Hasanov, head of the State committee for state property management, said party chairman Fuad Aliyev.
25 June 2008 [16:07]

Ilham Aliyev adopts amendments to the law "On Freedom of Assembly"

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has passed a decree on amendments and alterations to the law "On Freedom of Assembly", reports AzerTac.
25 June 2008 [14:37]

Rasim Aghayev: "Prospects of Armenian-Turkish relations currently seem obscure"

Day.Az interview with famous political scientist Rasim Aghayev.
25 June 2008 [12:09]

Venice Commission: "Several important recommendations related to the Electoral Code of Azerbaijan have not been addressed or have not been addressed adequately"

Venice Commission and OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights issued a joint opinion on the amendments and changes to the Electoral Code of Azerbaijan, adopted at the 75th plenary session of the Commission, APA reports.
25 June 2008 [12:01]

Yeni Azerbaijan party deputies visit frontline areas

A group of deputies, representing the Yeni Azerbaijan ruling party, have visited the frontline areas in connection with the 90th anniversary of the armed forces of the country.
25 June 2008 [11:35]

Special representative of NATO Secretary General arrives in Azerbaijan

Special representative of NATO secretary general on Central Asian and Caucasus states Robert Simmons will arrive in Azerbaijan on the night of Thursday.
25 June 2008 [11:26]

Sabail district court not granting appeal of Musavat party against Baku mayor's office

The Sabail district court has today responded to the claim, filed by Musavat party against Baku mayor's office, reports head of the party's central office Arif Hajili.
25 June 2008 [10:51]

Chairman of Yurddash party: "In line with sociological polls, most voters of Azerbaijan support Ilham Aliyev's candidacy for presidency"

In order to define the most popular candidate, Yurddash party held over 20 polls in the regions of Azerbaijan, said party chairman Mais Safarli.
25 June 2008 [10:42]

PACE welcomes conduction of conference "Expanding role of women in intercultural dialogue" in Baku

The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe praised conduction of the conference "Expanding role of women in the intercultural dialogue" in Baku.
25 June 2008 [10:24]

Azerbaijan's Green Party creates regional election campaign teams

The Green Party of Azerbaijan has initiated creation of regional election campaign teams, said party chairman Mais Gulaliyev.
25 June 2008 [10:17]

Armenians fire at Azerbaijani positions in Khojavend

Armenian armed forces locating in the occupied lands of Azerbaijan violated ceasefire on June 24.
25 June 2008 [10:04]

Head of Azerbaijan's mission to NATO: "Russia must not fear our cooperation with NATO"

Interview with head of Azerbaijan's mission to NATO Kamil Khasiyev.
25 June 2008 [09:48]

President of Azerbaijan congratulates Presidents of Mozambique, Slovenia and Croatia on national days

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has congratulated head of Mozambique Armando Guebuza with the national holiday of this country - Day of Independence, Day.Az reports with reference to AzerTac.
25 June 2008 [09:32]

Armenia, Russia to develop military and political cooperation not directed against third states

Russia and Armenia will develop military and political cooperation not directed against third states, says a joint statement signed by Dmitry Medvedev and Serzh Sargsyan on outcomes of their Kremlin talks.
25 June 2008 [09:16]

PACE has declined amendments of Armenian delegation to the report on Azerbaijan

PACE has declined the amendments of the Armenian delegation to the paragraph concerning Nagorno-Karabakh of the report on the state of democratic institutions in Azerbaijan, reports ArmInfo's correspondent in Strasbourg.
25 June 2008 [09:07]

Russia, Armenia speaking for soonest resumption of railway communications in the Caucasus

Russia and Armenia are speaking for the soonest resumption of railway and other transport communications in the Caucasus.
25 June 2008 [08:59]

A new building of NATO international school inaugurated in Baku

Inauguration of a new building of NATO international school of Azerbaijan (NISA) was held in Baku Tuesday.
24 June 2008 [17:38]

President of Azerbaijan receives head of Kuwait Emir's administration

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received a delegation led by chief of the administration of Kuwait Emir Sheikh Nasir Sabaj al-Ahmed al-Sabah, reports Day.Az with reference to the official wesite of the Azerbaijani President.