Politics

28 December 2007 [11:15]

Armenians violate ceasefire again

Armenian armed forces locating in the occupied lands of Azerbaijan violated ceasefire on December 27 and December 28.
28 December 2007 [10:25]

Egypt president to visit Azerbaijan soon

Azerbaijan's Foreign Minister Elmar Mamedyarov received Egyptian Minister of International Cooperation Faiza Abu Al-Naja, as reported by the press service of Azerbaijan Foreign Ministry.
27 December 2007 [18:17]

Samad Seyidov: "Appointment of a rapporteur on Azerbaijan for political prisoners is not favorable for Council of Europe"

“If Council of Europe appoints a rapporteur on Azerbaijan for political prisoners, this will have a negative impact on the relations between Azerbaijan and Council of Europe,” Samad Seyidov, head of the Azerbaijani parliamentary delegation to PACE announced.
27 December 2007 [16:08]

Azerbaijan's Foreign Minister positive on creation of PACE subcommittee on frozen conflicts

Azerbaijan's Foreign Minister Elmar Mamedyarov supports creation of subcommittee on frozen conflicts under the Council of Europe Parliamentary Assembly (PACE).
27 December 2007 [15:54]

Fazil Gazanfaroglu: "US National Institute for Democracy has played a special role in the polarization of opposition parties in Azerbaijan"

Most international organizations are not interested in democratic elections in Azerbaijan and, therefore, they provoke polarization of opposition parties, as reported by deputy Fazil Gazanfaroglu, chairman of the Great Creation Party.
27 December 2007 [15:15]

Ilham Aliyev receives Egypt's Minister of International Cooperation

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received a delegation, led by Egypt's Minister of International Cooperation Faiza Abu El-Naja, as reported by the press service for the President.
27 December 2007 [12:54]

Another claim filed against Yeni Musavat newspaper

The Binagadi district court received a claim against the Yeni Musavat newspaper, as reported by the Institute for Reporters' Freedom and Safety.
27 December 2007 [12:43]

Paragraphs on Nagorno Garabagh occupation included into Europarliament's report on South Caucasus

Following the protest campaign, initiated by the Forum of Azerbaijani students in Europe, with headquarters in Brussels, the Europarliament introduced phrases on occupation of Nagorno Garabagh to the report on South Caucasus.
27 December 2007 [10:49]

Armenian armed forces violate ceasefire in four directions

Armenian armed forces locating in the occupied lands of Azerbaijan violated ceasefire on December 26 and December 27.
26 December 2007 [18:36]

Special Envoy of Jordan King: "Jordan supports the settlement of Nagorno-Garabagh conflict on basis of territorial integrity of Azerbaijan"

Azerbaijan's Defense Minister Safar Abiyev received special envoy of Jordan King for Middle Asia and Azerbaijan Abdulla Vureykat.
26 December 2007 [17:23]

Azerbaijani Foreign Minister: "Results of negotiations on Nagorno Garabagh conflict settlement will be coordinated with people"

The document, presented to conflicting parties by OSCE Minsk Group’s co-chairs-mediators on the settlement of Nagorno Garabagh conflict, was introduced new elements, Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Elmar Mammadyarov told reporters.
26 December 2007 [17:11]

Baku hosts fifth Garabagh forum

The fifth Garabagh forum was held by initiative of the Union for Democracy in Baku.
26 December 2007 [15:54]

Foreign Minister of Russia sites proposal on joint operation of Gabala radar station among significant events of 2007

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov sited a proposal on joint operation of the Gabala radar station among five most important events, which occurred in the external policy of Russia in 2007.
26 December 2007 [15:23]

Editor-in-chief of Azadliq newspaper Ganimat Zahid to go on trial on January 8, 2008

A preliminary court hearing on the case of editor-in-chief of Azadliq newspaper Ganimat Zahid and Baku resident Vusal Hasanov, who are accused of hooliganism, was held in the Yasamal district court.
26 December 2007 [14:07]

Armenian Foreign Minister: "The right of Nagorno-Garabagh people for self-determination is fixed in the document, discussed during negotiations"

To date the Garabagh issue does not have rivals among other conflicts on the post-Soviet area, considering the content of talks and principle of self-determination, Armenian Foreign Minister Vardan Oskanyan said.
26 December 2007 [13:29]

Vardan Oskanyan: "Minsk group of OSCE wishes to achieve at least an oral agreement on the Garabagh conflict because personae may change in the negotiation process"

One of the reasons that the co-chairmen of the OSCE Minsk Group wish to achieve at least an oral agreement on the document, discussed during the talks is that the personae may change in the negotiation process.
26 December 2007 [12:54]

New Turkish ambassador to Azerbaijan to arrive in Baku in February

The new ambassador of Turkey to Azerbaijan Hulusi Kilich will arrive in Baku late February.
26 December 2007 [12:33]

Vardan Oskanyan: "If Armenia discloses details of talks on Nagorno Garabagh, it will do harm to negotiation process"

"At present we can not disclose documents, because if we do it, considering internal political problems, it will do harm to the negotiation process", Armenian Foreign Minister Vardan Oskanyan said.
26 December 2007 [10:47]

Azerbaijan, Monaco sign protocol to establish diplomatic relations

The ceremony of signing “The Protocol on establishment of diplomatic relations between the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Principality of Monaco” was held at Azerbaijan`s Embassy in France on December 19.
26 December 2007 [10:24]

Armenians violate ceasefire

Armenian armed forces locating in the occupied lands of Azerbaijan violated ceasefire on December 25 and December 26.
25 December 2007 [18:40]

Ilham Aliyev receives adviser to Egypt President on Science and Education

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received Ismail Serajeldin, adviser to Egypt President on Science and education and director of Alexandrian library, as reported by the press service for the President.
25 December 2007 [18:25]

Ilham Aliyev receives special envoy of Jordan king

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received the special envoy of Jordan King for Middle Asia and Azerbaijan Abdulla Vureykat on Tuesday, as reported by the press service for the Jordan Embassy to Azerbaijan.
25 December 2007 [17:49]

Ilham Aliyev holds session of Security Council

A session of the Security Council was held under the chairmanship of President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev in the Presidential Palace, as reported by the press service for the President.
25 December 2007 [17:15]

Khazar Ibragim: "If there is a real progress in the negotiation process, we will share Metthew Brayza's optimism"

"We expect a progress in talks on the settlement of Nagorno-Garabagh conflict", spokesman for Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry Khazar Ibragim said.
25 December 2007 [13:18]

Levon Melik-Shakhnazaryan: "Armenia must be prepared for the transfer of the Garabagh conflict under UN control"

Armenia must be prepared for the transfer of the Garabagh conflict under UN control, though such situation is highly unlikely, Armenian political scientist and expert Levon Melik-Shakhnazaryan told reporters.
25 December 2007 [11:54]

Legal evaluation of Armenia's occupation of Azerbaijani lands spread in UN

The document "Military occupation of Azerbaijani lands: legal evaluation" has been spread in the UN General Assembly and Security Council.
25 December 2007 [10:36]

Armenians break ceasefire again

Armenian armed forces locating in the occupied lands of Azerbaijan violated ceasefire on December 24.
25 December 2007 [10:33]

Azerbaijan expects pleadings on Said Dadashbeyli's gang from Iran

Azerbaijan has not sent any note to Teheran in a response to Iran's declarations concerning members of Said Dadashbeyli's gang, sentenced to various terms of imprisonment, as reported by spokesman for Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Khazar Ibragim.
25 December 2007 [10:16]

Human rights activists to appeal to Azerbaijani President concerning expected pardon decree

Human rights activists will appeal to President Ilham Aliyev concerning the expected pardon decree, as reported by Saida Gojamanli, head of the Bureau for Protection of Human Rights and Legislation.
24 December 2007 [18:57]

Levon Melik-Shakhnazaryan: "Year of 2008 will be more peaceful as to the negotiation process on Nagorno Garabagh conflict"

The year of 2008 will be more peaceful as to the negotiation process, as the pre-election period is not suitable for resolution of serious issues of external policy.
24 December 2007 [18:30]

Levon Melik-Shakhnazaryan: "If the Garabagh war is resumed, it will lead to termination of Azerbaijan"

If the war in Garabagh is resumed, it will either be immediately stopped by external powers or lead to termination of Azerbaijan, Levon Melik-Shakhnazaryan said.
24 December 2007 [16:30]

Levon Melik-Shakhnazaryan: "We must adhere to the offensive policy regarding the Garabagh problem following the presidential elections"

The external policy of Armenia regarding the resolution of the Garabagh problem must become more aggressive following the presidential elections, as declared by political scientist and expert Levon Melik-Shakhnazaryan Monday.
24 December 2007 [14:59]

Ilham Aliyev: "Succession is not considered an anti-democratic fact in modern society"

The President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev does not consider succession, on basis of which he became the leader of Azerbaijan, to be blameworthy.
24 December 2007 [14:24]

Armenian human rights organization: "Ter-Petrosyan recognized the territorial integrity of Azerbaijan by signing the agreement on establishment of the CIS"

Levon Ter-Petrosyan recognized the territorial integrity of Azerbaijan by signing the agreement on establishment of the CIS.
24 December 2007 [11:59]

Rauf Radjabov: "Armenians have done everything possible to set up the event "A Step to Dialogue" for "The Days of Azerbaijan" in Armenia"

Armenians have done everything possible to set up the event "A Step to Dialogue" for "The Days of Azerbaijan" in Armenia, as stated by military expert Rauf Radjabov during his interview to Day.Az.
24 December 2007 [11:20]

PACE co-rapporteur on Azerbaijan offering to create permanent subcommittee for frozen conflicts

The co-rapporteur of the PACE Monitoring Committee on Azerbaijan Andres Herkel stressed the importance of the settlement of frozen conflicts for the Council of Europe.
24 December 2007 [11:02]

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev marking his 46th birthday

The President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev is celebrating his 46th birthday today.
24 December 2007 [10:46]

Armenians violate ceasefire in four directions

Armenian armed forces locating in the occupied lands of Azerbaijan violated ceasefire on December 23 and December 24.
20 December 2007 [16:50]

Event on 10th anniversary of GUAM held in Bucharest by Azerbaijani Embassy to Romania

A round table "10th anniversary of GUAM-achievements and prospects" was held in Bucharest, as reported by a source from the Azerbaijani Embassy to Romania.
20 December 2007 [14:26]

Opposition parties of Azerbaijan to appeal to Council of Europe

Five opposition parties of Azerbaijan discuss working out an appeal to the Council of Europe, as reported by the chief of the Central Administration of Musavat party Arif Gajili.
20 December 2007 [13:26]

Campaign "To future with Ilham" initiated in Azerbaijan

The Ireli youth organization has held a presentation of a new campaign "To future with Ilham".
20 December 2007 [11:47]

Iranian Embassy to Azerbaijan: "Azerbaijan will present facts on the case of Said Dadashbeyli's criminal group to Iran"

The press service for the Iranian embassy to Azerbaijan commented on the meeting of Iranian ambassador Nasir Gamidi Zare with Azerbaijan's Deputy Foreign Minister Vagif Sadigov.
20 December 2007 [11:27]

Armenians violate ceasefire in four directions

Armenian armed forces locating in the occupied lands of Azerbaijan violated ceasefire on December 19 and December 20.
19 December 2007 [18:18]

Baku city administration not sanctioning rally on freedom of press in Azerbaijan

The Baku city administration did not permit a rally in support of freedom of speech and press, which was to be held by several of public organizations at the Square of Ukraine on December 22.
19 December 2007 [12:21]

Elmar Mamedyarov: "We are working at the document, presented by the OSCE Minsk Group in Madrid"

"If an agreement on any principle of the settlement of Nagorno Garabagh conflict is reached, we will inform the community", Foreign Minister of Azerbaijan Elmar Mamedyarov reported.
19 December 2007 [12:20]

Kamil Salimov: "PKK threats to initiate terrorist acts in Azerbaijan will allow us to settle the task of releasing the occupied lands"

Azerbaijan must be prepared, if PKK initiates any hostilities, according to Kamil Salimov, doctor of law, professor, head of the chair of criminal law, and expert of combat with terrorism.
19 December 2007 [10:53]

George Bush congratulates Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev on Gurban holiday

US President George Bush has congratulated President Ilham Aliyev and Azerbaijani people on Gurban holiday, as reported by the press service for the President of Azerbaijan.
19 December 2007 [10:48]

Iranian ambassador to Azerbaijan invited to Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry

The Ambassador of Iran to Azerbaijan Nasir Gamidi Zade has been invited to the Foreign Ministry of Azerbaijan, as reported by the Foreign Minister of Azerbaijan Elmar Mamedyarov.
19 December 2007 [10:19]

Armenians break ceasefire in four directions

Armenian armed forces locating in the occupied lands of Azerbaijan violated ceasefire on December 18 and December 19.
18 December 2007 [18:57]

Gudrat Gasanguliyev: "Iranian Ambassador to Azerbaijan should be invited to the Foreign Ministry of Azerbaijan"

The Ambassador of Iran to Azerbaijan should be invited to the Foreign Ministry of Azerbaijan to receive a note of protest in connection with the case of Said's criminal group, as announced by deputy Gudrat Gasanguliyev.
18 December 2007 [18:20]

Members of Azerbaijani Parliament unhappy with participation of local NGO representatives in the Week of Azerbaijan in Armenia

A number of deputies have voiced discontent with participation of representatives of local NGOs of Azerbaijan in the Week of Azerbaijan held in Armenia.
18 December 2007 [18:07]

Gudrat Gasanguliyev: "A new office building should be constructed for the President of Azerbaijan"

There is a need to construct a new office building for the President of Azerbaijan, as proposed by Deputy Gudrat Gasanguliyev at today's session of Milli Medjlis.
18 December 2007 [17:31]

Ambassador of Azerbaijan to Iran: "Azerbaijani press must consider state interests"

"The Azerbaijani press should make correct assessment of the situation with people, who are considered bound to the SEPAH corps of protection of Islamic revolution of Iran and sentenced to different terms of imprisonment", the Ambassador of Azerbaijan to Iran Abbasali Gasanov said.