News for 22 October 2009

Politics

22 October 2009 [17:35]

Turkey-Armenia protocols can be ratified only after liberation of Azerbaijan's occupied lands: MP

Co-chairman of Azerbaijani-Turkish working group on inter-parliamentary relations believes that the protocols signed between Ankara and Yerevan will not be ratified by the Turkish Grand National Assembly (Parliament).
22 October 2009 [17:29]

Crisis inside Movement for Karabakh and Republic will not be resolved: Azerbaijani opposition leader

“I think we will be difficult for us to overcome the crisis,” Azerbaijan Democratic Party Chairman Sardar Jalaloglu said commenting on recent differences inside the Movement for Karabakh and Republic.
22 October 2009 [17:18]

Azerbaijani president receives Iranian deputy FM

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has today received Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Mehdi Safari.
22 October 2009 [17:05]

It was Turkey who revived resolution of Karabakh conflict: Turkish foreign minister

The negotiations on Karabakh problem revived thanks to Ankara, which until the end will fight for the liberation of Azerbaijan’s lands, Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu said.
22 October 2009 [16:50]

Azerbaijani president receives Bulgarian foreign minister

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has received today Bulgarian foreign minister Ms. Rumyana Zheleva.
22 October 2009 [16:42]

Turkey hopes to achieve mutual understanding with Azerbaijan on energy projects: FM

Turkey hopes to achieve mutual understanding with Azerbaijan on several energy projects, Turkish foreign minister Ahmet Davutoglu said in Baku.
22 October 2009 [16:23]

Israel, Iran hold closed-door talks first time for last 30 years - UPDATE

A representative of the Israel Atomic Energy Commission and a senior Iranian official met last month to discuss the chances of declaring the Middle East a nuclear-free zone, Israel-based Haaretz newspaper reported.
22 October 2009 [16:02]

Turkish President Abdullah Gul comments on Azerbaijan-Turkey relations

“Azerbaijan is our brother. We are one nation with Azerbaijan and always show our solidarity everywhere. We must avoid misunderstandings and behaviors, which harm the brotherhood."
22 October 2009 [15:49]

Azerbaijani flag is dear for Turkey and all Turkish people: Turkish FM

Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu stated that there is no flag problem between Turkey and Azerbaijan.
22 October 2009 [15:38]

Russian, Azerbaijani, Armenians parliamentarians hold meeting in Russia

The meeting of Azerbaijani and Armenian parliamentarians in the Russian parliament has already ended.
22 October 2009 [15:28]

Implementation of conditions of Armenian-Turkish protocols is still far: Turkish parliamentarian

Day.Az interview with Turkish parliament’s International Affairs Committee Deputy Chairman Mehmet Ceylan.
22 October 2009 [15:14]

Azerbaijan hands over BSEC chairmanship to Bulgaria

Azerbaijan has handed over BSEC chairmanship to Bulgaria.
22 October 2009 [14:53]

Durable reconciliation in Caucasus possible only after liberation of Azerbaijan’s occupied lands: Turkish FM

The Turkish Foreign Minister has stated that durable reconciliation in the Caucasus can be possible only after the liberation of the Armenian-occupied lands of Azerbaijan.
22 October 2009 [14:47]

It is important for Armenia Nagorno-Karabakh conflict talks held on Madrid principles: deputy FM

Armenia and Azerbaijan continue talks on resolution of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, Armenian Deputy Foreign Minister Arman Kirakosian told reporters in Baku on Oct. 22.
22 October 2009 [14:12]

Armenian deputy FM answered question on Azerbaijan’s occupied lands in Baku

The first question addressed to Armenian Deputy Foreign Minister Aram Kirakosian, who arrived in Baku to attend a meeting of the BSEC member states, was about occupied territories of Azerbaijan.
22 October 2009 [13:56]

Azerbaijani, Turkish FMs meet in Baku

Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu, who is in Baku to attend the 21st meeting of the Organization of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation, met with his Azerbaijani counterpart Elmar Mammadyarov.
22 October 2009 [13:43]

Armenia sees Turkey-Armenia normalization as separate from resolution of Karabakh conflict: Armenian deputy FM

The normalization of Turkish-Armenian relations and the settlement of the Karabakh conflict are two different processes, said Armenian Deputy Foreign Minister Aram Kirakosyan, who attends BSEC meeting in Baku.
22 October 2009 [13:11]

Karabakh Liberation Organization attempts to rally agaisnt Armenian deputy FM's Baku visit

The Karabakh Liberation Organization (KLO) attempted to hold a rally to protest the Armenian Deputy Foreign Minister's visit to Azerbaijan.
22 October 2009 [12:26]

OSCE monitoring along contact line of Armenian, Azerbaijani armies proceeds without incident

Monitoring was held on the contact line between Armenian and Azerbaijani armed forces on Oct. 22 under a mandate by the special envoy of the OSCE chairman.
22 October 2009 [12:11]

Armenian-Turkish protocols do not fully satisfy either side: Armenian political expert

Day.Az interview with Armenian political expert and Deputy Director of Caucasus Institute Sergey Minasyan.
22 October 2009 [11:55]

Azerbaijani defense minister visits Slovakia

Azerbaijani Defense Minister Colonel General Safar Abiyev has left for Slovakia.
22 October 2009 [11:32]

Int'l conference on Caspian Sea security underway in Baku

Two-day conference on the security issues related the Caspian Sea has started in Baku.
22 October 2009 [10:57]

New draft resolution on so-called "Armenian genocide" introduced to U.S. Senate

A new resolution on so-called "Armenian genocide" was introduced to U.S. Senate on Oct. 21.
22 October 2009 [10:25]

British parliament hosts event on establishment of UK Azeris Network

British parliament hosts event on establishment of UK Azeris Network (UKAN), Azerbaijani embassy in London said.
22 October 2009 [09:36]

Armenian Armed Forces break ceasefire

22 October 2009 [09:16]

Azerbaijan pays UN dues in full

Azerbaijan is one of the 22 states which paid UN dues in full.
22 October 2009 [09:09]

Without solution of Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, opening of Turkey-Armenia borders can not be debated: Turkish MP

Without solution of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, opening Turkey-Armenia borders can not matter of debate, TRT 3 TV Channel reported quoting Turkish MP from the ruling Justice and Development Party Omer Chelik as saying.
22 October 2009 [09:00]

More than 7,000 candidates approved for municipal elections in Azerbaijan

The district election commissions have approved 7,126 candidates for 1,075 municipalities in Azerbaijan; 2,886 of them have higher education.
22 October 2009 [08:53]

Turkey pursues independent foreign policy: FM

Turkey does not act under anybody's order and it has always pursued independent foreign policy," Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu said at a speech before the members of the Turkish Grand National Assembly, TRT 3 television channel reported.
22 October 2009 [08:41]

Turkey will not take steps harming Azerbaijan's interests: former president

Ankara will not take steps against interests of Azerbaijan, said the former President of Turkey Suleyman Demirel, touching upon the relations between Turkey and Azerbaijan, CİHAN news agency reported.
22 October 2009 [08:21]

Turkish parliament completed session discussing Turkey-Armenia protocols

Grand National Assembly (parliament) of Turkey completed the session, which discussed protocols signed between Ankara and Yerevan, TRT3 television reported.

Business

22 October 2009 [15:53]

Hydroelectric power plants in Azerbaijan are not insured for certain reasons: head of Azerenergy

Hydroelectric power plants owned by Azerenergy (national manufacturer and distributor of electricity in Azerbaijan) were not insured because of the high cost of these services, head of the company Etibar Pirverdiyev said on Oct. 20.
22 October 2009 [11:13]

Azerbaijan will continue to adhere to stable manat policy: Central Bank

In the post-crisis period, Azerbaijan will continue to adhere to the policy of stable manat, the chairman of the Central Bank of Azerbaijan (CBA) Elman Rustamov said on Oct. 21.
22 October 2009 [08:47]

ATIB: Rports that Turkish businessmen undergo pressures in Azerbaijan are untrue

Azerbaijan-Turkey Business Association has (ATIB) issued a statement.

Society

22 October 2009 [16:17]

Number of children in Azerbaijan's boarding schools and children's homes to be reduced to a great extent

“There are about 10,000 children in the boarding schools in Azerbaijan."
22 October 2009 [14:23]

Nearly 153,000 people receive targeted social aid in Azerbaijan

"As many as 824,000 jobs have been created in Azerbaijan in the past six years."
22 October 2009 [12:45]

Azerbaijani National Television and Radio Council expects more significant changes on local TV channels

Azerbaijani National Television and Radio Council expects more significant changes on local TV channels.
22 October 2009 [11:24]

Armenian troops mine neutral areas along contact line

Armenian armed forces are strengthening their positions along the frontline in occupied Fuzuli and Khojavend regions of Azerbaijan.
22 October 2009 [10:07]

Azerbaijan's birth rate exceeds mortality rate

The number of infants born in Azerbaijan for the first nine months of this year exceeded deaths by 2.7 times, the State Statistical Committee said.
22 October 2009 [09:53]

Quake hits bottom of Caspian Sea

A quake hit the bottom of the Caspian Sea in 55 km north of Derbent.