Politics

16 July 2008 [16:13]

APA vs. ANS

16 July 2008 [15:42]

Ireli youth movement attracts over 10,000 people to support Ilham Aliyev's candidacy

The Ireli youth movement has drawn a preliminary result of the action on support of the candidate of the President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev in the presidential elections of Azerbaijan, said a source from the organization, Interfax-Azerbaijan reports.
16 July 2008 [15:32]

Qudrat Hasanquliyev: "Anniversary of the Popular Front of Azerbaijan is worthy of being marked on the state level"

The Single Popular Front Party of Azerbaijan is marking the 19th anniversary of foundation of the National Movement of Azerbaijan.
16 July 2008 [15:08]

Expert Mikhail Alexandrov: "Russia is political-military ally to Armenia and just a strategic partner for Azerbaijan"

"Russia and Armenia are political allies which is a higher stage of relations than merely strategic partnership of Russia with Azerbaijan, said chief of the Caucasus Department of the CIS states Institute Mikhail Alexandrov.
16 July 2008 [13:15]

OSCE monitoring of contact front line of Azerbaijani and Armenian armed forces records no incidents

A monitoring of the contact front line of Armenian and Azerbaijani armed forces was held today near Yusifjanly village of Aghdam, reports the press service for the Azerbaijani Defense Ministry.
16 July 2008 [12:54]

Expert Mikhail Alexandrov: "Possibility of Azerbaijan's military victory over Armenia is absent both for external and internal reasons"

Chief of the Caucasus Department of the CIS states Institute Mikhail Alexandrov considers that the soonest resolution of Nagorno Karabakh conflict is impossible.
16 July 2008 [11:23]

Marasmus of former Armenian ambassador Ara Papyan - UPDATED

Dear all! After Vuqar Seidov's note "Marasmus of former Armenian ambassador Ara Papyan" was published, the agency has received a letter from Armenia. Please, find below the full text of the letter and Vuqar Seidov's answer to this letter.
16 July 2008 [10:29]

Civil Solidarity Party preparing for Supreme Medjlis session

A session of the Supreme Medjlis of the Civil Solidarity Party, functioning in Azerbaijan, will be held on July 27, said chairman of the party's steering committee Samir Asadli.
16 July 2008 [10:15]

Etibar Mamedov: "We do not intend to participate in presidential elections of Azerbaijan"

"The National Independence Party of Azerbaijan will probably not participate in presidential elections", said party chairman Etibar Mamedov.
16 July 2008 [09:34]

Armenians violate ceasefire in Khojavend and Geranboy

Armenian armed forces locating in the occupied lands of Azerbaijan violated ceasefire on July 15.
16 July 2008 [09:01]

Appellate Court grants appeal of Azerbaijan's National Independence Party against Baku mayor's office

The Appellate Court has granted the appeal of the Azerbaijan National Independence Party against the Baku mayor's office, said spokesman for steering issues Nazim Aleskerov.
15 July 2008 [17:34]

Armenians commit arsons in Yusifjanli village where OSCE representatives were to conduct monitoring tomorrow

Armenians committed arsons in Yusifjanli Village of Agdam region where OSCE representatives were to conduct monitoring on Wednesday.
15 July 2008 [16:29]

Azerbaijan's Democratic Party calls on the government to intensify activity for non-oil sector development

A regular session of the Democratic Party of Azerbaijan was held today, reports Day.Az with reference to the press service for the party.
15 July 2008 [13:29]

Party of Democratic Reforms to hold session in Baku

The session of the Party of Democratic Reforms, functioning in Azerbaijan, will be held on July 19, said spokesman for the party Ulkar Abdullayeva.
15 July 2008 [12:49]

Mazahir Panakhov: "Presidential candidates can be nominated until late August"

Presidential candidates can be nominated until late August, CEC Chairman Mazahir Panakhov said, APA reports.
15 July 2008 [12:18]

Armenian Foreign Minister: "Nagorno Karabakh conflict can be settled only peacefully in the Minsk Group framework"

Edward Nalbandyan discussed Armenian-American relations and resolution of Nagorno Karabakh conflict during the meeting with US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice in Washington.
15 July 2008 [11:54]

Open Society Party's activists: "The Ministry of Justice does not want to register our party"

The Open Society Party will pass a decision about participation in the upcoming presidential elections during the party session to be held in late July, said party deputy chairman Nizami Mamedov.
15 July 2008 [11:41]

Hafiz Hajiyev: "Muasir Musavat party will hold actions at a place which the Baku mayor's office will allocate for it"

"Currently, all necessary measures are taken for conduction of mass actions", said Muasir Musavat party chairman Hafiz Hajiyev.
15 July 2008 [11:27]

Iranian Foreign Minister: "We do not restrict cooperation with Azerbaijan and we do believe that bilateral ties will further expand"

Iranian Foreign Minister Manuchokhr Mottaki received chairman of Supreme Medjlis of the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic of Azerbaijan Vasif Talibov visiting the country.
15 July 2008 [11:16]

OSCE to hold monitoring on the contact front line of Azerbaijani and Armenian armed troops in Aghdam

Monitoring will be held on the contact front line of Azerbaijani and Armenian armed forces near Yusifjanly village of Aghdam on July 16, reports the press service for the Azerbaijani Defense Ministry.
15 July 2008 [10:48]

Armenians violate ceasefire in Khojavend and Geranboy

Armenian armed forces locating in the occupied lands of Azerbaijan violated ceasefire on July 14 and 15.
15 July 2008 [09:46]

Azerbaijani National Security Ministry: "Yerevan recognizes the victory of Azerbaijan’s attacking tactics in the information war"

Chief of the press-service of the Ministry of National Security of Azerbaijan Arif Babayev interviewed with APA on the Serzh Sargsyan’s thought at the meeting of Armenian National Security Service about the coordination of information war by this organization…
15 July 2008 [09:15]

Musavat party to hold elections to medjlis

A regular session of Musavat party divan was held yesterday, reports Day.Az with reference to the press service for the party.
14 July 2008 [17:23]

Armenian political scientist: "Armenia is losing to Azerbaijan"

The process of Nagorno Karabakh conflict resolution should be considered legally on the basis of legal documents, said Armenian independent expert Ara Papyan.
14 July 2008 [17:09]

Head of OSCE Baku office: "500 international representatives will monitor presidential elections this year"

An information session on facts of interference with the voting process was organized in Shirvan today by the OSCE Baku office, the Central Election Commission and the OIC presidential administration.
14 July 2008 [16:45]

Union for Democracy creating election campaign team

A regular session of the Union for Democracy was held today, said Azadlyg party chairman Ahmed Oruj.
14 July 2008 [16:38]

Head of Azerbaijan's Central Election Commission meets with Venice Commission secretary

Chairman of Azerbaijan's Central Election Commission Mazahir Panakhov met today with secretary of the CE Venice Commission Gianni Bukikkio and commission expert Sergey Kuznetsov, reports the press service for the Central Election commission.
14 July 2008 [16:27]

Khazar Ibrahim: "Azerbaijan has never spoken of occupation of the lands of other countries but stressed the need to restore its own territorial integrity"

The points of the Helsinki final act of 1975, the Armenian Foreign Ministry likes to refer to, demonstrate the correctness of Azerbaijan's position, said spokesman for Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry Khazar Ibrahim at a traditional briefing in the Ministry.
14 July 2008 [15:32]

Khazar Ibrahim: "Azerbaijan does not see a threat posed on it by Iran's missile tests"

Azerbaijan does not see a threat posed on it by Iran's missile tests, said spokesman for Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry Khazar Ibrahim.
14 July 2008 [15:06]

Azadlyg bloc to decide on boycott before start of presidential elections in Azerbaijan

"Azadlyg bloc has decided about tactics of boycotting presidential elections in Azerbaijan and does not intent to change its mind", said ",deputy chairman of Azerbaijan Popular Front Party Fuad Mustafayev.
14 July 2008 [14:00]

Tahir Kerimli: "Eldar Namazov even does not have a party"

Day.Az interview with chairman of Vahdat party Tahir Kerimli.
14 July 2008 [13:51]

Opposition party leader Isa Qambar meets with representatives of German Marshall Fund

Today Musavat opposition leader Isa Qambar met with representatives of German Marshall Fund.
14 July 2008 [12:16]

Khazar Ibrahim: "Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry will deal with the issue regarding plans of Egyptian archaeologists to hold digs in Azerbaijani occupied lands"

We got information regarding plans of Egyptian archaeologists to hold digs in the occupied lands of Azerbaijan from mass media, said spokesman for Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry Khazar Ibrahim at a traditional weekly briefing.
14 July 2008 [12:10]

Azerbaijan's Popular Front Party to mark its 19th anniversary

The Azerbaijan Popular Front Party plans to mark the 19th anniversary of the political structure, said deputy chairman of the party Fuad Mustafayev.
14 July 2008 [11:06]

President of Azerbaijan congratulates French counterpart on National Day

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev congratulated French counterpart Nicholas Sarkozy on national day of this country - the Bastille Day, reports Day.Az with reference to AzerTac.
14 July 2008 [11:00]

Armenians violate ceasefire in four regions

Armenian armed forces locating in the occupied lands of Azerbaijan violated ceasefire on July 13.
14 July 2008 [10:17]

Members of Armenian government visit military units on the contact line with Azerbaijan

Armenian Defense Minister Seyran Ohanyan visited the military units and military positions on the northeastern borders of the country Saturday.
12 July 2008 [11:11]

Hasan Kerimov: "Chingiz Damiroghlu's decision to support Ilham Aliyev's candidacy is regretful"

"Decision of Tereqqi party chairman Chingiz Damiroghlu to support Ilham Aliyev's candidacy is regretful and can not be commented", said deputy chairman of the Azerbaijan Popular Front Party Hasan Kerimov.
12 July 2008 [11:02]

Azerbaijan Social-Democratic Party planning to hold plenum to define candidate for presidency

Azerbaijan's Social-Democratic Party is planning to hold a plenum in late July, said party co-chairman Araz Alizade.
12 July 2008 [10:04]

Armenians violate ceasefire in four regions

Armenian armed forces locating in the occupied lands of Azerbaijan violated ceasefire on July 11 and 12.
12 July 2008 [09:31]

Deputy chief of OSCE Baku office: "Officials of executive power must be neutral during elections"

"Everyone should observe law and during elections officials of executive powers must be neutral", said deputy chief of the OSCE Baku office Alexis Shakhtakhtinski in Ganja at a session held for chief of local executive powers and okrug election commissions.
12 July 2008 [09:15]

Representatives of Azerbaijani diplomatic missions visit the frontline area

35 Azerbaijani ambassadors and consuls in foreign countries have visited Fuzuli region yesterday, APA Karabakh bureau reports.
12 July 2008 [09:13]

Azadlyg bloc fails to decide about boycotting presidential elections due to closing of International press center

"Azadlyg bloc was to declare about their boycott of presidential elections on July 12", said deputy chairman of the Azerbaijan Popular Front Party Hasan Kerimov.
12 July 2008 [09:05]

Khazar Ibrahim: "Azerbaijan reiterated its position on the recognition of the territorial integrity of Georgia, including during the voting in the UN General Assembly"

The recent events in Georgia, increased tensions in the Georgian-Russian relations breed concerns in Azerbaijan.
11 July 2008 [16:19]

Chairman of Civil Solidarity Party Sabir Rustamkhanly invited to Pakistan

Chairman of the Civil Solidarity Party, MP Sabir Rustamkhanly was invited to Pakistan, reports Day.Az with reference to the press service for the party.
11 July 2008 [15:55]

Unsanctioned meeting of Musavat party dispersed in Baku - UPDATED

The Musavat party, functioning in Azerbaijan, has today attempted to hold the action in front of the Baku mayor's office.
11 July 2008 [15:22]

Director of Baku international press center: "The break in the operation of the press center is not connected with the upcoming presidential elections"

The repair in the Baku International Press Center is not connected with the upcoming presidential elections in Azerbaijan.
11 July 2008 [14:04]

Center of Democratic Elections demands to change composition of election commissions

A regular session of the Center of Democratic Elections, functioning in Azerbaijan, was held today, said Azadlyg party chairman Ahmed Oruj.
11 July 2008 [12:03]

Fazil Qazanfaroghlu: "Opposition leaders may coordinate their activity before presidential elections in Azerbaijan"

"Talks between party chairmen regarding creation of a bloc or a coalition before presidential elections can not be held at the moment", said Great Creation party chairman, MP Fazil Qazanfaroghlu.
11 July 2008 [11:48]

Classical Popular Front Party of Azerbaijan not recognizing tactics of boycotting presidential elections

"The participation of the Azerbaijan Classical Popular Front Party in the upcoming presidential elections will be defined at the session of Supreme Medjlis", said party chairman Mirmahmud Miralioghlu.
11 July 2008 [11:21]

Armenians violate ceasefire in two regions

Armenian armed forces locating in the occupied lands of Azerbaijan violated ceasefire on July 10.
11 July 2008 [11:10]

US-Azerbaijani military exercises to be held in Azerbaijan

The US-Azerbaijani military exercises will be held in Azerbaijan in 2009 in the framework of bilateral cooperation, said spokesman for Azerbaijan's Defense Ministry Eldar Sabiroghlu.
11 July 2008 [11:05]

Is the shutdown of the Baku International Press Center connected with the upcoming presidential elections?

According to Day.Az, the Baku international press center will stop operation for an indefinite term from July 11.
11 July 2008 [10:40]

OSCE monitoring on Azerbaijani-Armenian border fails - UPDATED

The OSCE monitoring, planned to be held on Armenian-Azerbaijani border, failed again.
11 July 2008 [10:00]

"Way of Azerbaijan" movement speaks against joint exercises of Azerbaijani and Armenian servicemen in Georgia

The movement "Way of Azerbaijan" is against joint exercises of Azerbaijani and Armenian servicemen, held in Georgia, reports Day.Az with reference to the press service for the movement.
11 July 2008 [09:50]

Alexei Vlasov: "The issue of joint use of Qabala radar station has definitely lost its urgency"

Day.Az interview with Alexei Vlasov, Russian political scientist and general director of the information-analytical center on studying sociopolitical processes on the post-Soviet area.
11 July 2008 [09:35]

Heads of Azerbaijan's diplomatic missions to visit Fizuli

Heads of diplomatic missions of Azerbaijan in other countries will leave for Fizuli today, said spokesman for Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry Khazar Ibrahim.