Politics

16 May 2009 [08:53]

Azerbaijan and Lithuania are interested in development of not only economic ties: Chairman of Seim of Lithuania

Both Lithuania and Azerbaijan are interested in enhancing mutual contacts and in their diversity, said the Chairman of Seim of Lithuania Arunas Valinskas.
15 May 2009 [17:53]

Turkey's key task – to establish good relations with neighbor countries: president

Turkey's key task is to establish good relations with neighbor countries, Turkish President Abdullah Gul said at a news conference on May 15 before his visit to Syria, CNN Turk reported.
15 May 2009 [17:15]

Azerbaijani parliamentarians attend 2nd International Neva Congress in S.t Petersburg

The 2nd International Neva Congress started in St. Petersburg, Russia, APA Moscow bureau reports.
15 May 2009 [16:09]

Turkish ambassador to Russia: Turkey cannot agree to the decision that will not satisfy Azerbaijan in the settlement of Nagorno Karabakh conflict

"Turkey will not support the decision that will not satisfy Azerbaijan in the settlement of Nagorno Karabakh conflict," Turkish ambassador to Russia Halil Akinci said in his interview to ITAR-TASS agency, APA reports.
15 May 2009 [15:57]

Georgian Azerbaijanis to hold protest action

The National Assembly of Azerbaijanis of Georgia (NAAG) intends to hold a protest action in front of the Parliament of the country on May 20.
15 May 2009 [15:54]

OSCE Minsk Group representatives to visit region soon: American co-chair

All three co-chairs of the OSCE Minsk Group will visit region in a couple of weeks, U.S. Co-Chair of the OSCE Minsk Group Matthew Bryza told Trend News over telephone.
15 May 2009 [15:42]

UK Special Representative: The meeting of the Presidents of Armenia and Azerbaijan in St. Petersburg will help record a significant progress in the Karabakh settlement

"The meeting of the Presidents of Armenia and Azerbaijan in St. Petersburg will help record a significant progress in the Karabakh settlement", said UK Special representative in the South Caucasus Brian Fall at a press conference in Yerevan Friday.
15 May 2009 [14:10]

Goran Lennmarker: The process of establishing the Armenian-Turkish relations and the settlement of the Karabakh conflict are mutually encouraging

"The process of establishing the Armenian-Turkish relations and the settlement of the Karabakh conflict are mutually encouraging", said Special Representative of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly on the conflict in Nagorno Karabakh Goran Lennmarker Friday.
15 May 2009 [14:02]

Israel’s newly-appointed ambassador to Azerbaijan to take office in July

The newly-appointed ambassador of Israel to Azerbaijan will take his office arrive in July, Israel’s ambassador Arthur Lenk told APA.
15 May 2009 [13:25]

Matt Bryza: I assume that Novruz Mammadov wasn’t quoted accurately

US Deputy assistant Secretary of State, OSCE Minsk Group US co-chair Matthew Bryza gives an interview to APA US bureau
15 May 2009 [13:15]

CSTO Secretary General: Normalization of the Turkish-Armenian relations will positively influence the situation in the Caucasus

"The normalization of Armenian-Turkish relations can have only a positive influence on the situation in the Caucasus", said Secretary General of the Collective Security Treaty Organization Nikolai Bordyuzha in Yerevan.
15 May 2009 [12:52]

Gross mistake related to Azerbaijan ommitted in the video on Armenia at Eurovision 2009 song contest - PHOTO

In the first semifinal of Eurovision 2009 song contest there was made a gross mistake which can not but affect the interests of Azerbaijan.
15 May 2009 [12:43]

Former MG co-chair: There is no need and opportunity for establishing a road map on the Karabakh settlement

"There is no need and opportunity for establishing a road map on the Karabakh settlement", said the former head of the mediation mission of Russia and the former co-chairman of the OSCE Minsk Group, Ambassador Vladimir Kazimirov.
15 May 2009 [12:23]

American experts urge the government to lift Section 907 imposed against Azerbaijan

US Carnegie Foundation hosted the conference entitled “Azerbaijan and the West: strategic alliance in the Eurasian corridors” organized by the Jamestown Foundation, APA US bureau reports.
15 May 2009 [11:30]

Georgian President to pay official visit to Azerbaijan

May 20-21, Georgian President Mikhail Saakashvili will pay a two-day official visit to Azerbaijan, as stated in the protocol department of the Embassy of Azerbaijan in Georgia.
15 May 2009 [10:15]

Democratic Party of Azerbaijan: There are forces in opposition that are not interested in a dialogue

"Conduction of a dialogue between the government and the opposition on important issues and needs is necessary", said chairman of the Democratic Party of Azerbaijan (DPA) Sardar Jalaloglu.
15 May 2009 [09:39]

Armenian President: Any attempt by Turkey to intervene in the settlement of the Karabakh conflict can only jeopardize the process

"Turkey must not interfere in the process of Karabakh settlement, if it wants to help resolve the Karabakh conflict". President of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan said during his meeting with the Special Representative of the United Kingdom in the South Caucasus Brian Fall.
15 May 2009 [09:23]

Armenians violate ceasefire in Khojavend

Armenians violated ceasefire in Khojavend directions, said the press service for the Defense Ministry of Azerbaijan.
15 May 2009 [09:16]

Armenian FM: If Turkey wants to help a peaceful settlement of the Karabakh conflict, the surest way is not to intervene in resolving this issue

"Turkey's attempts to intervene in the process of Karabakh settlement could harm the process", said Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia Edward Nalbandian during a meeting with Special Representative of the United Kingdom in the South Caucasus Bryan Fall.
15 May 2009 [08:55]

It is 17 years since Minsk Group has been established and notwithstanding the progress there is no any result: President of Azerbaijan

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received members of the US Council on Foreign Relations on Tuesday.
14 May 2009 [17:24]

Spokesman for Azerbaijan's Foreign Ministry: The Armenian leadership must find the courage to recognize the occupation of a part of the territory of Azerbaijan

Official Baku calls on the leadership of Armenia to have the courage to recognize the occupation of Azerbaijani territory in order to achieve a speedy solution to the issue.
14 May 2009 [16:32]

Bernard Fassier meets with President and Foreign Minister of Armenia

In Yerevan President of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan met with co-chair of the OSCE Minsk Group of France Bernard Fassier.
14 May 2009 [16:11]

Executive Secretary of ruling party receives the Ambassador of China in Azerbaijan

March 14, Deputy Chairman and Executive Secretary of the Yeni Azerbaijan party Ali Ahmedov received the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of China to Azerbaijan Zhang Haychzhou, reported Day.Az with reference to the press service for the party.
14 May 2009 [15:12]

Bernard Fassier to arrive on a visit to Azerbaijan

French co-chairman of the OSCE Minsk Group Bernard Fassier will arrive on a visit to Azerbaijan, Day.Az reported with reference to the press service of the French Embassy in Azerbaijan.
14 May 2009 [15:01]

Former OSCE MG co-chair: Establishment of the Armenian-Turkish relations can have a positive impact on resolving the Karabakh conflict though indirectly

Restoration of the Armenian-Turkish relations can have a positive impact on resolving the Karabakh conflict though indirectly, says the former head of the mediation mission of Russia and the OSCE Minsk Group, Ambassador Vladimir Kazimirov.
14 May 2009 [13:47]

Russian representative to CIS thinks that "Eastern Partnership" EU programme member-states may have difficulties in CIS

Russian representative to CIS, Executive Secretary Sergey Lebedev thinks that "Eastern Partnership" EU programme member-states may have difficulties in CIS.
14 May 2009 [13:09]

Political scientist: Russia perceives the idea of East Partnership as the EU intervention in the traditional zone of Russian interests

Naturally, Russia was negative about the East Partnership initiative, which includes six states, including Azerbaijan, said Azerbaijani political scientist Oqtay Sadikhzade.
14 May 2009 [12:11]

MG French co-chair visiting Armenia

French Co-chair of the OSCE Minsk Group, Ambassador Bernard Fassier is currently Yerevan to meet with Armenian leadership.
14 May 2009 [12:09]

Azerbaijan, Lithuania to debate development of inter-parliamentary ties

Azerbaijan and Lithuania will discuss prospects of development of inter-parliamentary ties.
14 May 2009 [12:07]

Armenian Defense Minister: Armenia does not see any reason to engage other international bodies or states into the process of Karabakh settlement

"Armenia does not see any reason to engage other international organizations or states in the process of settling the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict and change the existing format".
14 May 2009 [10:51]

Iranian gas supply to Armenia to be launched today

From today, the Iranian gas will start to be supplied to Armenia.
14 May 2009 [09:32]

Armenians violate ceasefire in two regions

Armenians violated ceasefire in Terter and Tovuz directions, according to the press service for the Defense Ministry of Azerbaijan.
14 May 2009 [09:20]

Turkish Premier ends Azerbaijani trip

Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan completed today his visit to Azerbaijan.
14 May 2009 [09:19]

MP: Turkey has demonstrated solidarity with Azerbaijan in the Armenian issue

"Erdogan's speech in the Milli Majlis again proved that the border between Turkey and Armenia will not open until the resolution of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict", MP Nasib Nasibli told Day.Az.
14 May 2009 [09:09]

MP: By his statement the Turkish Premier has completely clarified the questions of the Azerbaijani public

According to MP Gular Ahmedova, the speech of Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Milli Medjlis "complied with friendly relations between the two countries".
14 May 2009 [09:02]

Turkish prime minister's speech gives grounds not to be concerned: Azerbaijani ruling party official

Azerbaijan ruling party Deputy Chairman says Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan's speech at the Azerbaijani parliament gives grounds not to get concerned.
14 May 2009 [09:00]

MP: The Turkish premier has dispelled all my doubts

Member of parliament highly assessed the speech of Prime Minister of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
13 May 2009 [16:55]

Turkish Prime Minister addresses Azerbaijani parliament - UPDATED

Turkish Premier Recep Tayyip Erdogan addressed the parliament of Azerbaijan during his visit to the country.
13 May 2009 [12:33]

Azerbaijan's FM meets with Greek Deputy Foreign Minister

Foreign Minister of Azerbaijan Elmar Mammadyarov met with Deputy Foreign Minister of Greece Miltiadis Varvitsiatis, press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs told APA.
13 May 2009 [12:20]

Representative of Azerbaijan Presidential Administration discusses cooperation between the two countries in Moscow

Ali Hasanov, Chief of department on public policy issues of the presidential administration of Azerbaijan, discussed issues of cooperation of Azerbaijan with Russia and the CIS countries at meetings in Moscow.
13 May 2009 [10:37]

Green Party of Azerbaijan does not see prospects for cooperation with the opposition

The Green Party of Azerbaijan (ASP) does not intend to join any blocs or alliances, says party chairman Mais Gulaliev.
13 May 2009 [10:33]

President of Azerbaijan: Very important reforms to improve the political system in Azerbaijan have been conducted

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev made a speech at the opening ceremony of the new administrative building of the Supreme Court, reports Day.Az with reference to AzerTaj.
13 May 2009 [09:57]

Azerbaijani president receives CEO of TeliaSonera company

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev received President and CEO of TeliaSonera Lars Nyberg on May 12, the AzerTag news agency reported.
13 May 2009 [09:53]

Azerbaijan's respective bodies to draw conclusion from tragic event in higher school: ruling party deputy chairman (INTERVIEW)

Ruling New Azerbaijan Party Deputy Chairman and Executive Secretary Ali Ahmadov spoke in an exclusive interview with Trend News.
13 May 2009 [09:24]

Azerbaijan President receives members of US Council on Foreign Relations

On May 12 the President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received members of the US Council on Foreign Relations, AzerTaj state news agency reported.
13 May 2009 [09:15]

Swiss state secretary of Foreign Affairs to visit Baku

Swiss State Secretary of Foreign Affairs Michael Ambuhl will start a 2-day visit to Azerbaijan next Monday.
13 May 2009 [09:12]

Azerbaijan President receives Chairman of Supreme Court of Turkey

On May 12, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev received Chairman of the Supreme Court of Turkey Hasan Gercheker, AzerTaj state news agency reported.
13 May 2009 [09:10]

Azerbaijan President receives Deputy Prime Minister of Slovakia

On May 12, the President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received the Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Justice of Slovakia Shtefan Harabi, AzerTaj state news agency reported.
13 May 2009 [09:02]

Azerbaijan President congratulates his South African colleague

On May 12 Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev congratulated the President of the Republic of South Africa Jacob Zuma on his election to this post.
12 May 2009 [17:48]

France urges Azerbaijan, Armenia to advance in negotiation process

France urges Azerbaijan and Armenian to advance in the negotiations on the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict settlement.
12 May 2009 [17:34]

OSCE Chairperson-in-Office to visit Azerbaijan

“Greece desires to be one of the first transit countries in the transportation of the Azerbaijani gas to Europe”, Greek Deputy Foreign Minister Mitiadis Varvitsiotis told journalists, APA reports.
12 May 2009 [16:39]

NATO official: Azerbaijan is one of the most active participants in military exercises

Deputy Press Secretary of the alliance has highly assessed Azerbaijan’s participation in Nato-led military exercises during his interview with ANS.
12 May 2009 [14:54]

Azerbaijan's strategic location is advantageous for NATO: Romanian Ambassador

Azerbaijan's strategic location may be beneficial for NATO in case of joining the alliance, Romanian Ambassador to Azerbaijan Nikolai Ureki said at the conference "European security and NATO," on Tuesday.
12 May 2009 [14:51]

Armenian political scientist: uncritical attitude of Armenian journalists to all publications in Azeri media is the evidence of non-professionalism

Armenian media pays to much attention to other countries’ press, an Armenian expert said.
12 May 2009 [14:39]

MP: Erdogan should clarify issues of concern to the Azerbaijani public while speaking to Milli Medjlis

A special plenary meeting of Milli Majlis with participation of Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan, will be held on May 13, deputy of Milli Majlis, head of inter-parliamentary friendship group Azerbaijan-Turkey Nizami Jafarov said.
12 May 2009 [13:18]

Members of the Parliament of Azerbaijan to take part in the congress of the ruling party in Kazakhstan

Members of the Parliament of Azerbaijan will take part in the forthcoming congress of the ruling the People's Democratic Party Nur Otan party of Kazakhstan on May 15. reports Interfax-Azerbaijan with reference to Milli Medjlis.