Politics

14 July 2009 [08:33]

Azerbaijani president extends congratulations to French counterpart

The Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev congratulated the French President Nicolas Sarkozy onnational holiday - Bastille Day, AzerTaj state news agency reported on July 13.
13 July 2009 [17:43]

Garabagh Liberation Organization activists attempt to rally in Baku and regions

Activists of the Garabagh Liberation Organization (GLO) attempted to stage a protest in Baku and regions.
13 July 2009 [17:28]

U.S. journalists trip to Azerbaijan's border areas

Professor at U.S. Montana University and journalist Thomas Goltz and researcher Jason Katz tripped to Alibayli and Agdam villages of Azerbaijan’s Tovuz region.
13 July 2009 [17:09]

Azerbaijani ruling party believes in progress at presidents' Moscow meeting

Azerbaijani ruling party believes in achievement of progress in settlement of Nagorno-Karabakh conflict at the meeting of the Azerbaijani and the Armenian presidents to be held in Moscow.
13 July 2009 [16:56]

Azerbaijani Democratic Party issues statement on Xinjiang events

Azerbaijani Democratic Party held the next meeting on July 13.
13 July 2009 [15:03]

Union for Democracy to hold next Karabakh forum

The parties united in the Union for Democracy met on July 13.
13 July 2009 [14:18]

Nabucco is project which meets both commercial and geostrategic interests of Azerbaijan: political expert

“I believe Nabucco is a project that meets both commercial and geostrategic interest of Azerbaijan,” Azerbaijani political expert Fikrat Sadigov said.
13 July 2009 [13:28]

Juice label of which depicts Azerbaijan without Nakhchivan sold in Russia (PHOTO)

Juice the label of which depicts Azerbaijan without Nakhchivan are sold in Kopeika chain of shops in Russia, Day.az reader Elchin Huseynov said.
13 July 2009 [13:14]

Report on Azerbaijan made in OSCE Permanent Council

A report on Azerbaijan has been made at the OSCE Permanent Council, OSCE Baku Office head Ali Bilga Jankorel said.
13 July 2009 [12:58]

Azerbaijani opposition party members at loggerheads over municipal elections

Members of the National Salvation Party had differences over participation in the municipal elections at the last party meeting, the party said.
13 July 2009 [12:47]

Deputy Head of OSCE Baku Office appointed adviser to French minister

Deputy Head of OSCE Office in Baku Alexis Shahtakhtinsky is leaving Baku due to termiantion of his tenure in Azerbaijan.
13 July 2009 [12:38]

Azerbaijan established by Heydar Aliyev is one of the most developed countries: NAP official

Azerbaijani National Leader Heydar Aliyev's coming to power on July 14 1969 marked significant developments in all spheres.
13 July 2009 [12:26]

Azerbaijani parliamentary vice-speaker expects advance in Karabakh settlement after presidents' Moscow meeting

The Azerbaijani parliamentary first vice-speaker hopes for advance in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict settlement after the Azerbaijani and Armenian presidents' Moscow meeting.
13 July 2009 [11:47]

Nearly 50 Azerbaijani citizens apply to embassy in China to return to homeland: ambassador

There are no Azerbaijani citizens amongst the victims and injured as a result of the unrest in Urumqi, Azerbaijani Ambassador to China Yashar Aliyev said.
13 July 2009 [11:17]

OSCE to monitor contact line between Azerbaijani, Armenian armies

Monitoring will be held on the contact line between Armenian and Azerbaijani armed forces near the Afatli village of Azerbaijan's Agdam region on July 15 under a mandate of the OSCE chairman special envoy.
13 July 2009 [10:57]

Wikipedia distorts information about Azerbaijan’s territorial integrity

Wikipedia, world-famous online encyclopedia, corrects mistakes in some of its articles too slowly or not at all.
13 July 2009 [10:46]

EU, Turkey need each other: U.S. deputy assistant secretary of state

The U.S. believes that Turkey's joining EU would promote further reforms due to which Turkey will be more reliable and strong partner, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Europe and Eurasia Matthew Bryza said.
13 July 2009 [10:39]

Washington Institute Turkish Reseacrh Program Director: Nabucco can become reality if Azeri and Turkmen gas gets into it

“A sign act for the pipeline where is no single gas exporting country is very strange”, Soner Cagaptay, Director of the Turkish Research Program at the Washington Institute, said.
13 July 2009 [10:15]

Talks with Azerbaijani, Armenian presidents give impression they want to negotiate: U.S. deputy secretary of state

“We are looking forward the Moscow meeting between the Armenian and Azerbaijani presidents and significant progress in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict resolution."
13 July 2009 [09:07]

Normalization of Armenia-Turkey ties to benefit not only two countries, but also whole region: U.S. deputy secretary of state

Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandyan stressed U.S. administration’s significant role in normalizing Armenia-Turkey ties.
13 July 2009 [08:57]

Solana urges UN to recognize Palestinian state

The EU Foreign Policy Chief Javier Solana calls on the UN to recognize a Palestinian state by a set deadline even if Israel refuses to do so.
11 July 2009 [12:49]

U.S strives for improving cooperation with Muslim world: deputy secretary of state

U.S policy in Azerbaijan reflects the U.S president Barack Obama's statements about new level of relations with Muslim world, U.S deputy secretary of state James Steinberg said being on two-day-visit in Baku.
11 July 2009 [12:09]

Azerbaijani parliament’s committee chairs to attend CIS Parliamentary Assembly events

Delegation of Azerbaijani members of parliament will attend CIS Parliamentary Assembly events.
11 July 2009 [11:58]

US First Deputy Secretary of State: We understand Azerbaijan, other countries in region should have constructive relations with Russia

We understand Azerbaijan and other countries in region should have constructive relations with Russia and there is no need for anxiety."
11 July 2009 [11:45]

U.S discloses details of Basic Principles on Nagorno-Karabakh conflict settlement

Press service of the White House has made public details of the Basic Principles for settlement of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.
11 July 2009 [11:38]

We discuss wide range of issues with Azerbaijan including media’s role: U.S. deputy secretary of state

We discuss wide range of issues with Azerbaijan including media’s role, U.S. Deputy Secretary of State James Steinberg said to reporters in Baku.
11 July 2009 [11:21]

U.S to consider use of Gabala radar: assistant secretary of state

Gabala rdara station has potential and the U.S. will consider its use as part of anti-missile shield, U.S Assistant Secretary of State James Steinberg said.
11 July 2009 [11:07]

Washington supports presidents’ efforts to seek resolution to Nagorno-Karabakh conflict: U.S. deputy secretary of state

“U.S. firmly supports efforts by the Armenian and Azerbaijani presidents to seek constructive solution to the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict which will benefit both sides and region."
11 July 2009 [08:57]

Azerbaijan`s President receives U.S. Deputy Secretary of State

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has received on Friday U.S. Deputy Secretary of State James Steinberg, Azertaj State News Agency reported.
11 July 2009 [08:44]

Russian president satisfied with OSCE MG countries’ statement on Nagorno-Karabakh conflict

Russian President Dmitriy Medvedev is satisfied with a joint statement adopted by the OSCE Minsk Group co-chair countries - Russia, the United States and France during the G-8 Summit in the Italian L'Aquila city, the Vesti TV channel reported.
11 July 2009 [08:25]

Several nuances need to be solved to settle Nagorno-Karabakh conflict finally: Russian president

Russian President Dmitry Medvedev commented at a news conference at the end of the G8 summit on resolution of the Nagotrno-Karabakh conflict and upcoming Moscow visit by Azerbaijani and Armenian presidents.
11 July 2009 [08:15]

Russian co-chair: I t think Russia and Armenia’s involvement with CSTO not poses danger for Azerbaijan

“I think that Russian and Armenian participation in the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) does not pose and has never posed danger for Azerbaijan."
10 July 2009 [17:07]

Azerbaijan, Turkey are the most influential countries in region: Azerbaijani MP

Azerbaijan and Turkey are the most influential countries in the region, the member of the Azerbaijani parliament said.
10 July 2009 [16:52]

Statement on Nagorno-Karabakh conflict issued by OSCE MG co-chair countries at G8 summit is very positive fact: political expert

“The joint statement on the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict issued by presidents of the OSCE Minsk Group co-chair countries at the G8 summit is very positive fact."
10 July 2009 [16:36]

Nagorno-Karabakh conflict's resolution to become positive factor for entire region: Azerbaijani MP

Russia's desire to take a more active part in changing the conflict situation in the South Caucasus has opened up good opportunities to continue a peace process, the Member of the Azerbaijani Parliament Asim Mollazadeh said.
10 July 2009 [16:14]

Super powers’ interest in soonest resolution of Nagorno-Karabakh conflict is a good sign: political expert

“Super powers’ interest in resolution of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict any time soon is a very good sign."
10 July 2009 [15:43]

Caucasus Muslims Clerical Office head: Every Muslim can pray in Tezepir mosque

"Every Muslim can pray in Tezepir mosque," Caucasus Muslims Clerical Office head Allahshukur Pashazade said.
10 July 2009 [15:32]

OSCE MG Group co-chair countries issue joint statement on Nagorno-Karabakh conflict at G8 summit

The United States, France and Russia called mutually Friday for the leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan to settle a long-running dispute over the Nagorno-Karabakh region, AP reported.
10 July 2009 [15:23]

Azerbaijani, Armenian presidents' Moscow meeting to enable to enter finish line: OSCE MG Russian co-chair

The Azerbaijani and Armenian presidents' Moscow meeting will help to reach finish line of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict settlement, the Russian Co-Chair of the OSCE Minsk Group, Yuriy Merzlyakov, said at a news conference in Baku on July 10.
10 July 2009 [14:17]

U.S. first deputy secretary of state to visit Baku

The U.S. Deputy Secretary of State, James Steinberg, will discuss proposals of Azerbaijani-U.S cooperation in Baku.
10 July 2009 [13:15]

Turkey's stance on Nagorno-Karabakh conflict settlement important for Azerbaijan: top state official

The head of the Azerbaijani Presidential Administration's External Relations Department believes the position of Turkey as a powerful country in the region is important in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict settlement.
10 July 2009 [12:32]

Former U.S. adviser: I belive in possibility of creating new realities in Karabakh talks

Former adviser on national security at the U.S. President Jimmy Carter's administration believes in possibility of creating new realities in the negotiations on the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.
10 July 2009 [11:30]

U.S. congressman: It is wrong to give money to Azerbaijan's terriitory occupied by Armenia

Co-chair of the US Congress working group on Azerbaijan and Congressman from Pennsylvania Bill Shuster spoke in an exclusive interview with APA.
10 July 2009 [09:32]

Turkey should demonstrate activity towards events in China: Turkish analyst

The Turkish Government does not demonstrate activity towards events in China unlike Gaza events, former MP from Saadet party, analyst Mehmet Bekaroglu said.
10 July 2009 [09:23]

Azerbaijani political expert: Presidents’ Moscow meeting may end up with framework agreement

“I believe presidents’ Moscow meeting may end with framework agreement on liberation of occupied lands surrounding Nagorno-Karabakh, political expert Fikrat Sadigov said.
10 July 2009 [09:10]

Azerbaijani President receives UAE foreign minister

On July 9, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev received the delegation led by UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed al-Nahyan, who is on an official visit to Azerbaijan.
10 July 2009 [08:59]

Islamic world must not be indifferent to Chinese events: Turkish minister of religion

Islamic world and world community must not remain indifferent to Chinese events, Turkish minister of religion Ali Bardakoglu said.
09 July 2009 [17:46]

Azerbaijani president receives UAE foreign minister

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev received a delegation led by the United Arab Emirates Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan on July 9.
09 July 2009 [17:30]

Azerbaijani ruling party deputy chairman receives delegation of Turkish ruling party

The Deputy Chairman of the ruling New Azerbaijan Party (NAP Ali Ahmadov received the delegation of the youth organization of the Turkish ruling Justice and Development Party (JDP).
09 July 2009 [15:38]

Russian president’s aide: Russia’s efforts as OSCE MG co-chair turned out to be necessary

Russian, Armenian and Azerbaijani presidents will meet in Moscow in mid-July to discuss the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, Russian president’s aide Sergey Prikhodko said.
09 July 2009 [14:37]

Azerbaijani MP: World community accepts Azerbaijan’s arguments due to country’s decisive position

Despite considerable support for Armenia worldwide, international community accepts Azerbaijan’s arguments due to country’s decisive position.
09 July 2009 [14:25]

OSCE Minsk Group co-chairs arrive in Azerbaijan

OSCE Minsk Group co-chairs Matthew Bryza, Bernard Fassier and Yuriy Merzlyakov and Special Representative of the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office Andrzej Kasprzyk arrived in Azerbaijan today.
09 July 2009 [13:41]

Azerbaijani defense minister receives U.S. mayor general

The meeting with the commander of Oklahoma National Guards focused on the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.
09 July 2009 [13:21]

Azerbaijani MP: Azerbaijani government oversees migration issues

The Azerbaijani state oversees the migration issues in the country.
09 July 2009 [12:41]

Brussels to host NATO-Azerbaijan meeting in 27+1 format

On July 15, Brussels will host the NATO-Azerbaijan meeting in a 27+1 format, Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Elmar Mammadyarov told journalists on July 9.
09 July 2009 [12:32]

Moscow meeting to show possibility of advance in Karabakh settlement: FM

The Moscow meeting will show weather it is possible to advance in the settlement of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, the Azerbaijani Foreign Minister, Elmar Mammadyarov told journalists on July 9.
09 July 2009 [12:26]

Museum of Azerbaijani diplomacy established

Azerbaijan has launched a museum at the Foreign Ministry.
09 July 2009 [12:10]

Minsk Group U.S. co-chair: Nagorno-Karabakh conflict lacks military way of resolution

“Nagorno-Karabakh conflict lacks military way of resolution,” OSCE Minsk Group U.S. Co-Chair Matthew Bryza said.
09 July 2009 [11:55]

Azerbaijan-NATO cooperation not targeted against anybody: representative to alliance

Azerbaijan-NATO cooperation is not targeted against any third country, Azerbaijan’s representative to the alliance Kamil Khasiyev said.
09 July 2009 [11:38]

Azerbaijani Ambassador to Russia: If Armenians don’t accept hands extended, don’t understand this gesture, different methods will be used

“If Armenians don’t accept hands extended and don’t understand this gesture, different methods will be used.”
09 July 2009 [11:12]

European commission postpones meeting between Armenian, Azerbaijani representatives

The meeting between representatives of Armenian and Azerbaijani civil society set for July 16 in Brussels has been postponed.
09 July 2009 [10:58]

OSCE secretary general to visit Azerbaijan

OSCE Secretary General Mark Perrin De Brishambaut will visit Azerbaijan on July 15-17.
09 July 2009 [10:48]

Azerbaijani parliament’s working groups cooperate with 73 legislative bodies worldwide: MP

Azerbaijani parliament’s working groups cooperate with legislative bodies of 73 countries.
09 July 2009 [10:36]

Minsk Group Russian co-chair: Withdrawal of snipers from front line to contribute to security at contact line in Karabakh conflict zone

“Withdrawal of snipers front line by the parties to the conflict will contribute to stability and security at the contact line in the zone of the Karabakh conflict.”
09 July 2009 [10:27]

Russian, U.S., French leaders can issue statement on Nagorno-Karabakh: Russian President's aide

Leaders of Russia, the United States and France can adopt a statement on the Nagorno-Karabakh at the G8 summit at L'Aquila.
09 July 2009 [10:17]

French co-chair: Armenia-Turkey relations, Nagorno-Karabakh conflict being resolved simultaneously, but separately

“Resolution of the Armenia-Turkey ties and Nagorno-Karabakh conflict is a difficult task.”
09 July 2009 [09:53]

Minsk Group U.S. co-chair: signing accord on non-use of force in Karabakh conflict possible

U.S. Co-Chair of the OSCE Minsk Group Mathew Bryza says it is possible to sign an accord on non-use of force in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.
09 July 2009 [09:43]

Azerbaijan-Pakistan ties to be discussed in Baku: ambassador

Meeting of Azerbaijani-Pakistani intergovernmental commission will be held in Baku in September.
09 July 2009 [09:36]

Turkey's key goal is EU membership: analyst

Turkish analyst says although the policy in the Caucasus and the Middle East is a priority for Turkey, country's main goal in foreign policy is membership to the European Union.
09 July 2009 [09:14]

G-8 condemns North Korea's nuclear test

Group of Eight leaders have condemned "in the strongest terms" North Korea's nuclear test and ballistic missile launches, Associated Press reported.