Politics

06 March 2009 [15:37]

Russian Foreign Ministry: "In 2008 Russia continued stable development of relations with Azerbaijan"

In 2008 Russia and Azerbaijan continued stable development of bilateral relations with each others, says "The review of the external political activity of Russia in 2008" posted on the website of the Russian Foreign Ministry.
06 March 2009 [15:08]

Conference with participation of deputies of Azerbaijan and Turkey to be held in Baku

The Ana Veten, United Popular Front Party, Civil Solidarity Party, Adalyat Party and the Great Creation parties held a session in the Azerbaijani parliament Friday, said chairman of the Ana Veten party, Milli Medjlis deputy Fazail Aghamaly.
06 March 2009 [13:55]

PACE considers introduction of amendments to Azerbaijani Constitution to be logical

Introduction of amendments and alterations to the Azerbaijani Constitution is quite normal and logical, said PACE representative Michael Henkok Friday.
06 March 2009 [13:25]

Azerbaijani ambassador to Tehran: "Official Baku is not against the peaceful nuclear program of Iran"

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev announced that Azerbaijan is not against the peaceful nuclear program of Iran, said Azerbaijani ambassador to Iran Abbasali Hasanov.
06 March 2009 [12:36]

Safar Abiyev received Qatar ambassador

Azerbaijani Defense Minister Safar Abiyev received Friday the Qatar ambassador to Azerbaijan Sheikh Mubarak Bin Fahd Zhasim Al-Tani, according to the press service for the Defense Ministry of the country.
06 March 2009 [12:05]

Three Armenian soldiers who passed voluntarily to Azerbaijani territory want to head to a third country

Three Armenian soldiers who passed voluntarily to Azerbaijani territory on February 28 refuse to return home.
06 March 2009 [11:37]

Azerbaijan, Iran expanding interparliamentary ties

The session of the heads of the parliament of the OIC member-states ended in Tehran, according to AzerTac.
06 March 2009 [11:27]

Armenians violate ceasefire in four regions

Armenian armed forces locating in the occupied lands of Azerbaijan violated ceasefire on March 5.
06 March 2009 [09:54]

President of Azerbaijan offers independence day greetings to Ghana leader

Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev has sent a letter of congratulation to President of Ghana John Evans Atta Mills on the country`s Independence Day.
05 March 2009 [18:11]

Referendum on Constitution to involve 700 citizens of Azerbaijan, residing in Belarus

A polling station will open in the Azerbaijani embassy to Belarus on March 18.
05 March 2009 [17:50]

Nagorno-Karabakh Azerbaijani community to resume its activity: co-founder

The Nagorno-Karabakh Azerbaijani Community will resume and active its activity.
05 March 2009 [17:41]

Armenian military men knowingly crossing border to Azerbaijan do not want to return Armenia: Defense Ministry

Armenian military men who voluntarily became hostages in Azerbaijan admitted that they do not want to return to Armenia, Azerbaijani Defense Ministry spokesperson Eldar Sabiroglu told Trend News.
05 March 2009 [17:18]

Mubariz Ahmedoghlu: "Europe should realize that Armenia poses a threat to regional security"

European states and international organizations should realize that today Armenia poses a serious threat to regional security, said head of the Center of Political Innovations and Technologies Mubariz Ahmedoghlu at a press conference Thursday.
05 March 2009 [16:45]

OSCE Minsk Group co-chairs condemn violation of ceasefire ion contact line between troops on February 26

OSCE Minsk Group co-chairs condemned the violation of ceasefire during the monitoring conducted by personal representative of the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office Andrzej Kasprzyk in the contact line between the Azerbaijani and Armenian troops, APA reports quoting RIA-Novosty.
05 March 2009 [16:03]

President of Azerbaijan receives UN resident coordinator in Azerbaijan

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received a delegation led by UN resident coordinator in Azerbaijan and head of the UN Development Program Bruno Pueza, according to the official website of the President of Azerbaijan.
05 March 2009 [15:15]

India recognizes territorial integrity and sovereignty of Azerbaijan

India wishes to strengthen trade and culture relations with Azerbaijan, said Indian ambassador Debnat Show after the meeting with Ganja chief of executive powers, according to Interfax-Azerbaijan.
05 March 2009 [13:35]

Recep Tayyip Erdogan: “We will not take steps against interests of Azerbaijan in relations with Armenia”

"We will pursue an equal policy with Azerbaijan in relations with Armenia," Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan said while giving an interview to "24" TV Channel, Turkish embassy in Azerbaijan told APA.
05 March 2009 [12:24]

Azerbaijan Communist Party to observe referendum

The Communist Party of Azerbaijan is planning to observe the referendum due to introduction of amendments to the Constitution, said chairman of the Communist Party of Azerbaijan Rauf Gurbanov.
05 March 2009 [11:31]

Armenians violate ceasefire in two regions

Armenian armed forces locating in the occupied lands of Azerbaijan violated ceasefire in Firuli and Khojavend directions.
05 March 2009 [10:08]

Georgian state minister on diaspora issues arrives in Azerbaijan

State minister on diaspora issues of Georgia Yulon Gagoshidze arrived on an official visit to Azerbaijan Wednesday.
04 March 2009 [18:27]

US ambassador: "Issue of use of the Gabala radar station with Azerbaijan's participation"

The new administration of the White House is ready to discuss the missile defense system, said US ambassador to Azerbaijan Anne Derse Wednesday.
04 March 2009 [17:59]

Anne Derse: "The United States are interested in development of relations with Azerbaijan"

The United States are interested in the development of Azerbaijan as an independent, democratic and strong state", said US ambassador to Baku Anne Derse speaking at the round table of the Caspian-European integration business club.
04 March 2009 [16:27]

Protest to be held near Iranian embassy to Baku

The youth organization of the Civil Solidarity Party holds discussions about conduction of a protest near the Iranian embassy to Azerbaijan, said head of the steering committee of the party Samir Asadli.
04 March 2009 [15:32]

Azerbaijani activist sentenced to two years in prison in Iran

In Iran the Tebriz revolutionary court passed a verdict against activist of the movement for rights of South Azerbaijanis Irac Hasani, according to the Congress of World Azerbaijanis.
04 March 2009 [15:05]

Allahshukur Pashazade to visit Egypt

On March 5 head of the Caucasus Muslims Department Sheikhulislam Haji Allahshukur Pashazade will leave to Egypt, according to the press service for the Caucasus Muslims Department.
04 March 2009 [14:59]

President of Kazakhstan to visit Azerbaijan

The official visit of President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev to Baku is planned for this year, said an informed source from the Azerbaijani embassy to Kazakhstan, according to Trend News.
04 March 2009 [14:28]

Azerbaijanis hold action of protest against attempt to distory history of Nagorno Karabakh in Prague

Azerbaijanis, residing in Czechia, held a protest against the attempt to organize a presentation of the book, distorting the real history of Nagorno Karabakh on March 3, reports the press service for the state committee of Azerbaijan on work with diaspora.
04 March 2009 [13:10]

Azerbaijan National Independence Party defines form of participation in referendum

The Azerbaijan National Independence Party has defined the forum of participation in a referendum due to introduction of amendments to the Constitution, said spokesman for the party Ali Orujev.
04 March 2009 [11:54]

Liberal-Democratic Party of Azerbaijan to observe referendum

The Liberal-Democratic Party of Azerbaijan is planning to observe a referendum on amendments to the Constitution, said chairman of the Liberal-Democratic Party Fuad Aliyev.
04 March 2009 [11:12]

Armenians violate ceasefire in Khojavend

Armenian armed forces locating in the occupied lands of Azerbaijan violated ceasefire in Khojavend direction.
04 March 2009 [10:58]

Meeting to take place between Presidents of Azerbaijan and Armenia over next two months: co-chairman

A meeting will take place between the Presidents of Azerbaijan and Armenia over the next two months, the Russian co-chairman of the OSCE Minsk Group, Yuri Merzylakov, said on March 3.
04 March 2009 [10:01]

Azerbaijan National Independence Party files claim to Supreme Court against Baku mayor's office

The Azerbaijan National Independence Party has sent a cassation appeal to the Supreme Court against the Baku mayor's office.
03 March 2009 [18:15]

Hafiz Hajiyev ready to pay for oppositionists

Chairman of the Muasir Musavat party Hafiz Hajiyev urges the agitation groups "For Karabakh and Republic" and "Republicans" to hold TV debates, said the press service for the party.
03 March 2009 [17:25]

President of Azerbaijan ends his visit to Mingechevir - UPDATED

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev arrived in Mingechevir city on March 3, according to AzerTac.
03 March 2009 [16:14]

Head of Turkish Oil Company: "Oil reserves of Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan may cover the two year demand of Turkey"

Head of the Turkish national oil company Mehmet Uysal spoke of the activity of the company at a press conference, according to Turkish Cihan news agency.
03 March 2009 [15:51]

Milli Medjlis deputy: "The spirit of voters proves that they support amendments to the Constitution"

In the framework of the agitation campaign due to conduction of a referendum on amendments to the Constitution the Yeni Azerbaijan party held a meeting with voters in Gedabey region of Azerbaijan, reports Day.Az with reference to the press service for the party.
03 March 2009 [15:22]

Fuad Akhundov: "Developed and mutually profitable Azerbaijani-Russian relations are also important for Europe"

The strategic partnership between Baku and Moscow is among the key factors of political stability and security in the region, considers chief of public policy department of the presidential administration of Azerbaijan Fuad Akhundov.
03 March 2009 [14:38]

Union for Democracy to boycott upcoming referendum in Azerbaijan

The Union for Democracy intends to boycott the upcoming referendum on amendments to Azerbaijani Constitution, reports Day.Az with reference to the press service for the Classical Popular Front Party of Azerbaijan, represented in the union.
03 March 2009 [13:50]

OSCE Minsk Group co-chairs return to Azerbaijan again

The co-chairs of OSCE Minsk Group Matthew Bryza, Yuri Merzlyakov and Bernard Fassier have returned to Azerbaijan again, APA reports.
03 March 2009 [13:21]

Bernard Fassier: "Turkey is not a mediator in the resolution of the Karabakh conflict"

"Turkey is not a mediator in the resolution of the Karabakh conflict", said French co-chair of the OSCE Minsk Group Bernard Fassier.
03 March 2009 [12:52]

Matthew Bryza: "Return of refugees is always among the main issues in the resolution of the Karabakh conflict"

"At the current stage it is necessary for all communities, residing in Nagorno Karabakh, to be involved into the negotiation process sooner or later", said French mediator in the resolution of the Karabakh conflict Bernard Fassier in Yerevan on March 3.
03 March 2009 [12:24]

Next meeting of Presidents of Azerbaijan and Armenia to be held in coming months

The next meeting of the Presidents of Armenia and Azerbaijan Serzh Sargsyan and Ilham Aliyev on the resolution of the Karabakh conflict might be held in coming months, said French co-chair of the OSCE Minsk Group Bernard Fassier at the meeting with journalists in Yerevan.
03 March 2009 [12:12]

Ali Hasanov: "Azerbaijani leadership will soon voice its opinion about resumption of broadcast of foreign radio stations"

In the near future the Azerbaijani leadership will voice its opinion regarding resumption of broadcast of foreign radio stations in the country.
03 March 2009 [11:49]

Mazahir Panakhov: "The Central Election Commission has received no claims about violation of the process of preparation for the referendum"

"The preparation for holding a referendum proceeds normally", said head of the Central Election Commission of Azerbaijan Mazahir Panakhov.
03 March 2009 [11:43]

Ali Hasanov: "There is no need to appoint PACE special rapporteur on political prisoners in Azerbaijan"

"There are no political prisoners in Azerbaijan", said chief of department on the sociopolitical issues of the executive afministration of the Azerbaijani President Ali Hasanov.
03 March 2009 [11:18]

PACE co-rapporteurs to prepare report on Azerbaijan

PACE co-rapporteurs will prepare the next report on the situation with fulfillment of duties before the organization by Azerbaijan, said PACE co-rapporteur on Azerbaijan Andres Herkel, according to Trend News.
03 March 2009 [11:14]

Armenians violate ceasefire in three regions

Armenian armed forces locating in the occupied lands of Azerbaijan violated ceasefire in Tovuz, Fizuli and Khojavend directions on March 2 and 3.
03 March 2009 [10:59]

Azerbaijani ambassador to Tehran receives Iranian FM

Azerbaijani ambassador to Tehran Abbasali Hasanov met with Iranian FM Manuchokhr Mottaki, said the press service for the Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry with reference to the embassy in Iran, according to Regnum.
03 March 2009 [10:36]

Vasili Istratov: "New Russian ambassador to Azerbaijan will arrive in the country after the holiday of Novruz"

The whole specter of existing current issues of bilateral relations between Russia and Azerbaijan will be discussed in the framework of the visit of the Russian Foreign Minister to Azerbaijan, said Russian ambassador to Azerbaijan Vasili Istratov Monday.
03 March 2009 [10:01]

President of Azerbaijan congratulates Bulgarian president on national holiday

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev congratulates Bulgarian counterpart Georgy Pirvanov on the national holiday of this country, according to AzerTac.
02 March 2009 [17:49]

Azerbaijani Defense Ministry: "The Armenian soldiers said the situation in the Armenian army is intolerable"

Armenian soldiers who knowingly crossed the Azerbaijani border said while being questioned that soldiers are tortured in the Armenian army, Azerbaijani Defense Ministry spokesman Eldar Sabiroglu told Trend News.
02 March 2009 [17:44]

Web cams to be installed in 500 polling stations in Azerbaijani referendum vote

On March 2, the Azerbaijani Central Election Commission decided to provide 500 polling stations with Web cams in referendum vote, according to Trend News.
02 March 2009 [17:35]

Deputy Italian FM arrives on official visit to Azerbaijan

Deputy Italian Foreign Minister Alfredo Mantika arrived on an official visit to Azerbaijan at 5 o'clock this evening, according to the press service for the Italian embassy to Azerbaijan.
02 March 2009 [17:00]

Yeni Azerbaijan party holds meetings in Ganja in frames of agitation campaign on referendum

The Yeni Azerbaijan party held meetings with voters in Ganja in frames of the agitation campaign in connection with holding a referendum on amendments to the Constitution, according to the press service for the party.
02 March 2009 [16:35]

Georgian state minister on diaspora issues to visit Azerbaijan

State Minister on Diaspora issues of Georgia Yulon Gagoshidze will be visiting Azerbaijan on March 5-7.
02 March 2009 [15:29]

Azerbaijani servicemen to attend NATO events

Staff course of the allied forces will be held in Brunsum, Holland in the framework of the individual program "Partnership for Peace on March 2-13 reached between Azerbaijan and NATO, according to the press service for the Defense Ministry of Azerbaijan.
02 March 2009 [15:22]

Muasir Musavat party plans to hold action in support of amendments to Constitution

On March 9 the Muasir Musavat party will hold its action in support of a referendum, said party chairman Hafiz Hajiyev.
02 March 2009 [15:00]

President of Azerbaijan receives head of government of Ajarian Autonomous Republic of Georgia

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has today received head of the government of the Ajarian Autonomous Republic of Georgia Levan Varsholamidze, according to AzerTac.
02 March 2009 [13:20]

Azerbaijani FM attends International donor conference in Egypt

Azerbaijani FM Elmar Mamedyarov is visiting Egypt for participation in the International donor conference, said first spokesman for the Foreign Ministry of Azerbaijan Elkhan Polukhov.
02 March 2009 [13:05]

Anne Derse: "The United States always attached special importance to relations with Azerbaijan"

The new US administration is for expansion and deepening of cooperation with Azerbaijan, said US ambassador to Azerbaijan Anne Derse, reports Interfax-Azerbaijan with reference to ANS TV channel.
02 March 2009 [12:18]

U.S. congressmen invited to Azerbaijan

Azerbaijani members of parliament Ganira Pashayeva and Havva Mammadova invited U.S. congressmen Gary Ackerman, Steve Israel, Yvette Clarke, Michael McMahon and Jerrold Nadler to Azerbaijan.