News for 08 December 2009

World news

08 December 2009 [15:34]

Turkish PM: OSCE Minsk Group should intensify its work

Interview with Turkish Prime Minister Recep Erdogan.
08 December 2009 [14:45]

Turkish FM: We have seen strong interest in Washington in Nagorno-Karabakh conflict

Interview with Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu.

Politics

08 December 2009 [18:48]

EU to begin associative agreement talks with Azerbaijan, Armenia, Georgia

European Union General Affairs and External Relations Council intend to begin associative agreement talks with Azerbaijan, Armenia and Georgia.
08 December 2009 [14:53]

Turkey's principled position on Nagorno-Karabakh issue has long been known to all: Azerbaijani MP

“Much depends on Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s visit to the U.S.,” member of Azerbaijani parliament Aydin Mirzazade said.
08 December 2009 [14:33]

I want to be ambassador to Azerbaijan: Matthew Bryza

“My appointment is still on agenda, but no decision in this regard has been passed yet,” former OSCE Minsk Group U.S. Co-Chair Matthew Bryza said.
08 December 2009 [10:42]

Azerbaijani political expert: Karabakh talks at the finish line

Day.Az Interview with renowned Azerbaijani political expert Rasim Musabayov.
08 December 2009 [10:08]

"Azerbaijani-Russia relations are developing in line with strategic partnership formula"

Trend News interview with Russian Ambassador to Azerbaijan Vladimir Dorokhin.
08 December 2009 [09:56]

Azerbaijani deputy FM pays working visit to India

Azerbaijan’s Deputy Foreign Minister Vagif Sadigov has paid a working visit to India, the Foreign Ministry said.

Business

08 December 2009 [10:23]

First International Azerbaijan Investment Summit to kick off in London

A delegation from the Azerbaijan Government will attend the 1st International Azerbaijan Investment Summit in London on Dec. 8 -9, 2009.

Society

08 December 2009 [16:43]

Conference dedicated to founder of Azerbaijan Democratic Republic underway in Warsaw

The 8th International Caucasus Studies Conference named after Gregory Peradze is being held at the University of Warsaw, Poland.
08 December 2009 [16:19]

Hand grenade blasts in Baku

A hand grenade blasted in the hand of 29-year old man in Baku.
08 December 2009 [15:55]

Stinger missile launcher found in Azerbaijan during ploughing

Missile launcher has been found in Azerbaijan’s Goygol region.
08 December 2009 [09:34]

Azerbaijani president allocates funds to construct port station in Baku bay

On Dec. 7, Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev signed a decree to take measures related to the construction of the port station in Baku Bay.

Sports

08 December 2009 [17:44]

Baku hosts AIBA President Cup

AIBA (Amateur International Boxing Association) President Cup International Boxing Tournament kicked off in Baku on Dec. 8.