Politics

16 April 2009 [10:07]

Azerbaijani deputy FM leaves for Yerevan

Azerbaijani deputy FM Mahmud Mamedquliyev left for Yerevan, according for the spokesman for Azerbaijan Elkhan Polukhov.
16 April 2009 [09:35]

Armenians violate ceasefire in three regions

Armenian armed forces locating in the occupied lands of Azerbaijan violated ceasefire in Geranboy, Terter and Khojavend directions.
16 April 2009 [09:31]

Latvian Foreign Minister visiting Azerbaijan

Latvian Foreign Minister Maris Riekstinsh has arrived on a two day official visit to Azerbaijan, according to the press service for the Latvian embassy to Azerbaijan.
16 April 2009 [09:10]

Matthew Bryza arrives in Azerbaijan - UPDATED

US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State, OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chair Matthew Bryza arrived in Baku on Wednesday, diplomatic sources told APA.
16 April 2009 [09:05]

President of Azerbaijan extends birthday greetings to queen regnant of Denmark

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has offered birthday greetings to Queen Regnant of Denmark Margrethe II.
16 April 2009 [09:02]

President of Azerbaijan receives credentials of Saudi Arabia's ambassador

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev accepted credentials of newly appointed ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Fahd bin Ali al-Dusari.
15 April 2009 [16:57]

Nagorno Karabakh is not only the Azerbaijani land but also a part of the whole Turkic world: MP

Turkey always was the closest and most reliable friend for Azerbaijan, said chairman of the Ana Veten party and Milli Medjlis deputy Fazail Aghamaly at a round table on "Turkey and Azerbaijan: common interests and problems".
15 April 2009 [15:33]

Azerbaijan's Defense Minister discusses issues of military cooperation and regional security in Jordan

Azerbaijani Defense Minister Safar Abiyev was visiting Jordan on April 13-15, according to the press service for the Defense Ministry.
15 April 2009 [14:30]

Nagorno-Karabakh was and is Azerbaijani territory: FM

Official Baku believes an issue on the Nagorno Karabakh's belonging to Azerbaijan is not a topic of discussions.
15 April 2009 [14:17]

Armenia ready to establish ties with Turkey without provisions: Armenian president

"Armenia is ready to establish normal ties with Turkey without provisions", said Armenian President during the meeting with Armenian community of Iran.
15 April 2009 [13:22]

Armenian-Turkish relations and Karabakh conflict discussed in Moscow

A round table "Multilateral and bilateral cooperation of Russia with the South Caucasus and Turkey in the contemporary world" was held at the Russian state humanitarian university with participation of Russian and Turkish scientific and expert communities, according to the university.
15 April 2009 [12:47]

Exhibition ‘America through my eyes’ opened in Baku

"Art is one of the best ways of understanding between our nations," U.S. ambassador to Azerbaijan Anne Derse said at an opening of exhibition of works by young Azerbaijani painters titled 'America through my eyes'.
15 April 2009 [10:49]

Armenians violate ceasefire in two regions

Armenian armed forces locating in the occupied lands of Azerbaijan violated ceasefire in Aghdam and Fizuli directions.
15 April 2009 [10:41]

Sargsyan's government will end if border does not open: political scientist

Opening of borders is decisive for Armenia, for if the border does not open in the next six months and if this blockade stiffens, Sargsyan's government will end, said famous political scientist Rasim Aghayev.
15 April 2009 [09:43]

U.S. ready maximum to assist in peaceful settling Nagorno-Karabakh conflict: Department of State

The United States is ready maximum to assist in peaceful settlement of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Matthew Bryza said.
14 April 2009 [17:38]

Azerbaijan backs initiative to establish Caspian Sea Economic Cooperation Organization: Foreign Ministry

"Azerbaijan welcomes initiative to establish Caspian Sea Economic Cooperation Organization," Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry spokesperson Elkhan Polukhov told Trend News.
14 April 2009 [16:47]

Caucasus platform of security to help stabilization in the Caucasus: Turkish president

The implementation of the Caucasus platform will not only normalize the ties between Turkey and Armenia, but also improve security in the Caucasus, Turkish President Abdulla Gul said. Gul is on a state visit to Bahrain, the TRT 2 channel reported.
14 April 2009 [14:35]

Jordanian Prince to visit Azerbaijan next month

The Jordanian delegation led by Prince Mired Ra’ad Al-Hussein will visit Baku early in May, Azerbaijani Embassy in Jordan told APA.
14 April 2009 [14:15]

Marneuli TV channel to be aired in all Azerbaijanis populated territories of Georgia

Marneuli TV channel will be aired from the Azerbaijanis populated Marneuli region of Georgia to borders with Azerbaijan, the southern part of the Bolnisi region and eastern part of the Tetritzkaro region.
14 April 2009 [13:44]

Azerbaijani deputy foreign minister to attend BSEC foreign ministers’ meeting in Yerevan

Azerbaijan will take over chairmanship of the Organization of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation (BSEC) from Armenia at the meeting of organization's foreign ministers in Yerevan, Azerbaijani Deputy Foreign Minister Mahmud Mammadguliyev told Trend News on April 14.
14 April 2009 [12:58]

Armenia starts operative trainings in Nagorno Karabakh region

Operative and tactical trainings were launched by the Armenian armed forces in the occupied Nagorno Karabakh today.
14 April 2009 [12:37]

Clinton to pay her next visit to Turkey

Secretary of State is expected to discuss the Turkish-Armenian relations as well as the regulation of Nagorno Karabakh conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan.
14 April 2009 [10:09]

Delegation of Turkish oppositional party of national movement to visit Azerbaijan

A delegation of the Turkish oppositional party of National Movement will visit Azerbaijan, according to Turkish Haberler.com.
14 April 2009 [09:52]

Political scientist: Turkey and Armenia might sign protocol on diplomatic relations on April 16

The possibility of signing a memo on mutual understanding regarding opening of borders between Turkey and Armenia during the visit of Turkish Foreign Minister Ali Babacan to Armenia April 16 is quite high, said political scientist Rasim Musabeyov.
14 April 2009 [09:33]

Armenians violate ceasefire in Fizuli

Armenian armed forces locating in the occupied lands of Azerbaijan violated ceasefire in Fizuli direction.
14 April 2009 [09:29]

Azerbaijan President receives President of BP-Azerbaijan

On April 13 Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev received the delegation headed by the President of BP-Azerbaijan Bill Schroeder, AzerTaj State news agency reported.
14 April 2009 [09:22]

President of Azerbaijan offers condolences to his Polish counterpart

The President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev sent a letter of condolence to the President of Poland Lech Kaczynski on a human loss in Kamien Pomorski city after a fire at a hostel for homeless people, AzerTaj state news agency reported.
14 April 2009 [09:13]

Turkish MP: We will not open borders and establish diplomatic relations with Armenia unless it releases Azerbaijani lands

Deputy chairman of the National movement party of Turkey and deputy of the Turkish parliament Atilla Kaya announced that the opening of borders between Turkey and Armenia is inadmissible, according to Turkish ANKA news agency.
13 April 2009 [17:40]

Turkish entrepreneurs suggest US to support efforts on Karabakh problem settlement

The association of Turkish industrialists and entrepreneurs will propose to the US to support efforts on the resolution of the Karabakh problem, according to Turkish ANKA news agency.
13 April 2009 [17:06]

Azerbaijani and NATO experts to meet within framework of IPAP and PAP in Baku

Azerbaijani and NATO experts will have a meeting within the framework of Individual Partnership Action Plan (IPAP) and Planning and Analysis Program (PAP) in Baku in April, NATO Assistant Secretary General for Public Diplomacy Jean Francois Bureau told APA.
13 April 2009 [16:27]

Turkish opposition, Azerbaijani government’s tough position prevents opening of border with Armenia: John Hopkins University research director

U.S. John Hopkins University Central Asia and Caucasus Institute says Erdogan administration was ready to open border with Armenia without any conditions.
13 April 2009 [16:15]

Turkish deputy: Opening of borders with Armenia might become a historical mistake for Turkey

Deputy chairman of the oppositional party of national movement of Turkey, deputy from National Movement Party Mehmet Shandir commented on the possible opening of the Turkish-Armenian border, according to Turkish ANKA news agency.
13 April 2009 [14:42]

Union for Democracy to send protest letter to Turkish leadership

The next session of the Union for Democracy was held Monday, said chairman of the Azadlyg party, represented in the union, Ahmed Oruj.
13 April 2009 [13:19]

Armenian-captured Azerbaijani soldier’s father: No news from my son for nearly three months

There has been no news from soldier of Azerbaijani Army Rafig Rahman Hasanov, captured by Armenian militants on October 8, 2008, since January 21, soldier’s father Rahman Hasanov told APA.
13 April 2009 [11:46]

Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry: Opening of Turkish-Armenian border will raise tensions in the region

We are open and hold transparent external policy and always clearly state the priorities on discussed issues, said spokesman for the Foreign Ministry of Azerbaijan Elkhan Polukhov.
13 April 2009 [11:23]

Azerbaijan's Defense Minister pays official visit to Jordan

Azerbaijan's Defense Minister Safar Abiyev pays an official visit to Jordan, according to the press service for the Defense Ministry.
13 April 2009 [11:06]

If someone had the intention to open borders with Armenia, they yielded after the protests both in Azerbaijan and in Turkey:MP

No official of Turkey has thus yet stated the intention to open borders with Armenia. said deputy executive secretary of Yeni Azerbaijan party, MP Mubariz Gurbanly.
13 April 2009 [10:10]

Head of Turkish parliamentary commission: Opening of borders with Armenia is part of a big package envisioned solution of Karabakh problem"

Chairman of EU compliance commission of the Great National Assembly of Turkey Yashar Yakish commented on the possible opening of borders between Turkey and Armenia, according to Turkish Anadolu news agency.
13 April 2009 [09:58]

Armenians violate ceasefire in three regions

Armenian armed forces locating in the occupied lands of Azerbaijan violated ceasefire in Terter, Fizuli and Khojavend directions.
13 April 2009 [09:21]

Rally "End to Armenian Lies" to be held in New York

The rally, which will be held in Times square, is sponsored by the Young Turks Association under the umbrella of the Federation of Turkish-American Associations, ANS-Press reports.
13 April 2009 [09:01]

Latvian FM to visit Baku

Foreign Minister of Latvia Maris Riekstins will start a 2-day visit to Baku on April 16.
13 April 2009 [08:48]

Turkey must force Armenia to stop occupation of Nagorno Karabakh, Turkish opposition leader

Turkey can use of the closed borders with Armenia, and force Armenia to stop occupation of Nagorno-Karabakh, which was recognized by the international community and UN as violation of international law, Turkey`s opposition Republic party leader Deniz Baykal said.
13 April 2009 [08:45]

Turkey's ex-president: Turkey won’t benefit by opening border with Armenia

The United States, Europe and Russia want to settle their geopolitical problems through opening of the Armenian-Turkish border, former Turkish President said.
11 April 2009 [12:35]

Turkey should not allow to deceive itself: adviser for Turkish Premier

"If talks between Turkey and Armenia do not lead to liberation of the occupied lands of Azerbaijan, this will be a tragedy. This is a tragedy for Turkey and this is a very bad precedent", adviser for Turkish Prime Geybulla Ramazanoghlu.
11 April 2009 [12:22]

Azerbaijani Parliament to discuss issue on reopening of Turkey-Armenia borders

The next sitting of Azerbaijani Parliament will be held on April 14.
11 April 2009 [11:27]

We put every pressure on government not to open border with Armenia: Turkish MP

The Republican People's Party strongly opposes opening of the Turkey-Armenia border.
11 April 2009 [09:50]

Armenians violate ceasefire in Aghdam

Armenian armed forces locating in the occupied lands of Azerbaijan violated ceasefire in Aghdam direction.
11 April 2009 [09:23]

Democratic Party of Azerbaijan: Issue of holding dialogue between powers and opposition is always urgent

"There are subjective reasons for which there is still no dialogue between powers and opposition, yet if the parties demonstrate initiative for holding it, it is quite possible", said chairman of the Democratic Party of Azerbaijan Sardar Calaloghlu.
11 April 2009 [09:08]

Turkish businessmen in Nakhchivan issue statement protesting the reopening of Turkey-Armenia borders

Turkish businessmen in Nakhchivan issued the statement protesting the reopening of Turkey-Armenia borders, APA local bureau reports.
11 April 2009 [09:07]

Turkey’s Republican People’s Party announces results of poll on opening borders with Armenia

Turkey's Republican People's Party has announced results of the poll on opening of the borders with Armenia.
11 April 2009 [08:55]

Iranian ambassador to Azerbaijan to be replaced soon

The ambassador of Iran to Azerbaijan will be replaced soon, the Iranian ambassador to Azerbaijan Nasir Hamidi Zare briefed the media on April 10.
10 April 2009 [17:31]

Ukrainian president completes Azerbaijani trip

President of Ukraine Victor Yushchenko ended his official visit to Azerbaijan on Friday.
10 April 2009 [16:10]

Opening of Armenian-Turkish borders to harm relations between Azerbaijan, Turkey: Turkish opposition leader

Opening of the Armenian-Turkish borders will damage the relations between Azerbaijan and Turkey, the Turkish NTV channel quoted Turkish opposition Republic party Leader Deniz Baykal as saying.