Politics

06 May 2009 [10:06]

Azerbaijani foreign minister: Hillary Clinton promised that the United States will work on the Nagorno Karabakh problem more seriously

The Secretary of State univocally stated that the new administration gives significant importance to the Nagorno Karabakh conflict, Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Elmar Mammadyarov told journalists after the meeting with US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton at the State Department.
06 May 2009 [09:55]

Armenians violate ceasefire in two regions

Armenians violated ceasefire in two regions.
06 May 2009 [09:44]

Armenia not to participate in NATO exercises in Georgia

Armenia will not participate in NATO exercises in Georgia, according to the press service of the Ministry of Defense.
06 May 2009 [09:28]

NATO wants sergeant staff to improve in Azerbaijani Armed Forces

NATO wants sergeant personnel to be improved in Azerbaijani Armed Forces, director of military cooperation unit of Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE), Major-General Frantisek Maleninskiy said, APA reports.
06 May 2009 [09:21]

OSCE MG co-chairmen expect progress from Prague meeting of Presidents of Armenia and Azerbaijan: French co-chairman

The co-chairmen of the OSCE Minsk Group are expecting progress on the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict settlement from the meeting of the Presidents of Armenia and Azerbaijan in Prague, French co-chairman Bernard Fassier told Trend News on May 5.
06 May 2009 [09:17]

US State Secretary urges for Armenia-Azerbaijan breakthrough

Tuesday in Washington there was held meeting between Azerbaijan Foreign Minister Elmar Mamedyarov and US State Secretary Hilary Clinton.
05 May 2009 [17:19]

Azerbaijani president receives delegation led by U.S. defense secretary deputy assistant for European and NATO policy

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev received delegation led by the U.S. Defense Secretary deputy assistant for European and NATO policy Mary Warlick on May 5, AzerTaj state news agency reported.
05 May 2009 [17:12]

Karabakh issue discussed in Washington

Nagorno Karabakh is one subject that U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will be discussing with both the Azerbaijani and Armenian Foreign Ministers.
05 May 2009 [16:30]

Karabakh Liberation Organization's march prohibited in Baku

The Karabakh Liberation Organization (KLO) was prohibited to stage a march on the day of occupation of Shusha on May 8.
05 May 2009 [16:04]

Novruz Mamedov: The forces interested in deterioration of Turkish-Azerbaijani relations will not reach their goal

Friendly and brotherly relations between Azerbaijan and Turkey create envy among certain forces, said Novruz Mamedov, chief of department of external affairs of the presidential administration of Azerbaijan, in his interview to ATV channel, according to Interfax-Azerbaijan.
05 May 2009 [14:49]

Armenian political scientist: Ter-Petrosyan said it would be better to accept the status of self-determined Karabakh within Azerbaijan

If Levon Ter-Petrosyan praises someone, it means that he is striving to lower the rating of this person, said political scientist Levon Melik-Shahanzaryan.
05 May 2009 [14:37]

Azerbaijani and Armenian parliamentarians dispute at BSECO PA committee for legal and political affairs

Azerbaijani and Armenian parliamentarians disputed at the meeting of committee for legal and political affairs of Black Sea Economic Cooperation Organization Parliamentary Assembly in Manisa, Turkey.
05 May 2009 [14:34]

Intensified efforts by Russia, Turkey, U.S. to have positive impact on resolution of Nagorno-Karabakh conflict: former minister

Turkey's Former Foreign Minister says the recently intensified efforts by Russia, Turkey and U.S. will have a positive impact on the resolution of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.
05 May 2009 [13:29]

Will Armenia not take part in NATO exercises due to fact that the Secretary General of the Alliance supported the territorial integrity of Azerbaijan?

According to the Aravot newspaper, Armenia did not take part in NATO exercises "Cooperative Longbow 09/Cooperative Lancer 09" to be held in Tbilisi May 6-June1.
05 May 2009 [13:15]

Democratic Party of Azerbaijan: Negotiations to resolve the Karabakh conflict must be based on norms of international law

The Democratic Party of Azerbaijan (DPA) issued a statement in connection with the recent steps done for solving the Karabakh problem, reports Day.Az with reference to the press service for the party.
05 May 2009 [11:35]

Azerbaijani Foreign Minister: Whether Armenians want peace in the region or not will be clear in Prague

Foreign Minister of Azerbaijan Elmar Mammadyarov held first meeting within his visit to Washington with State Department Special Representative for Eurasian Energy Affairs Richard Morningstar.
05 May 2009 [11:09]

Deputy FM: Azerbaijan and Turkey should defend each other's interests

We must conduct joint activities with Turkey to ensure the national interests of both countries, said Deputy Foreign Minister Araz Azimov.
05 May 2009 [10:19]

Armenians violate ceasefire in three regions

Armenians violated ceasefire in Aghdam, Tovuz and Khojavend directions again.
05 May 2009 [10:00]

Azerbaijan, Turkey and Armenia might lose opportunity to transport their cargoes via Georgia

Georgian opposition leaders threaten to cut off all entries and exits into the country, in particular, to establish block-posts on all the PPC on the borders of Georgia.
05 May 2009 [09:53]

Turkish PM Erdogan to make a speech at Azerbaijani Parliament

Turkish Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan will visit both Azerbaijan and Russia next week as diplomacy traffic intensifies in efforts aimed at solving long-standing disputes in the region.
05 May 2009 [09:48]

Turkish Ambassador to Azerbaijan confident about successful visit of Turkish Prime Minister to Baku

The Turkish-Armenian border will not open unless the occupied territories of Azerbaijan are released, said the Ambassador of Turkey to Azerbaijan Hulusi Kilic.
05 May 2009 [09:23]

Deputy FM: The new administration of Washington will try to define a new contribution for the parties to Nagorno-Karabakh conflict

The visit of Azerbaijani and Armenian Foreign Ministers to the United States shows the attention of the new administration of Washington to the negotiating process on Karabakh, said Deputy Foreign Minister Araz Azimov.
05 May 2009 [09:15]

Gudrat Hasanguliev's party: Turkey is among countries that put pressure on Azerbaijan

The United Popular Front Party held a meeting on Monday, reports Day.Az with reference to the press service for the party.
05 May 2009 [09:02]

Azerbaijani president receives new head of OSCE office in Baku

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has today received new head of OSCE Office in Baku Bilge Cankorel, the Azertaj state information agency reported.
05 May 2009 [09:01]

Date of Turkish Prime Minister's visit to Baku specified

Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan will visit Azerbaijan on May 13, APA reports quoting Haberturk.
04 May 2009 [15:39]

Azerbaijani Deputy FA Minister visits Turkey

Araz Azimov, Deputy Foreign Minister of Azerbaijan, has today visited Ankara.
04 May 2009 [12:46]

Liberal Democratic Party of Azerbaijan proposes to raise price of gas exported to Turkey and Georgia

The Liberal-Democratic Party of Azerbaijan (LDPA) held a session under the leadership of Chairman LDPA Fuad Aliyev, reports Day.Az with reference to the press service of the party.
04 May 2009 [11:41]

PACE rapporteur to visit Azerbaijan

The rapporteur of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) will make a fact-finding visit to Azerbaijan and Armenia, APA reports quoting the official website of the Council of Europe.
04 May 2009 [09:54]

Famous political scientist: US Department of state has really set the resolution of the Karabakh conflict as one of the priorities

The Presidents of Azerbaijan and Armenia are expected to meet in Prague during the summit with the leaders of the EU countries involved in Eastern Partnership program, said famous political scientist Rasim Musabatov.
04 May 2009 [09:39]

Azerbaijani President congratulates his Polish counterpart

On Saturday, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev congratulated his Polish counterpart Lech Kaczynski on the national holiday of the State of IPoland - Constitution Day, AzerTaj state news agency reported.
04 May 2009 [09:36]

Iran-Azerbaijan ties developing at fast pace: ambassador

Nasir Hamidi Zare, Iran's ambassador to Azerbaijan whose office has recently terminated, spoke in an exclusive interview with Trend News Persian Desk.
04 May 2009 [09:33]

Azerbaijani FM leaves for USA

Minister of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan Elmar Mamedyarov went on a working visit to the United States of America, Day.Az reports with reference spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan Elkhan Poluhov.
04 May 2009 [09:02]

Turkish prime minister to visit Azerbaijan this month: ambassador

Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan is expected to visit Azerbaijan in May, Turkish ambassador to Azerbaijan Hulusi Kilij told reporters.
02 May 2009 [11:51]

Azerbaijan, Turkey cooperate closely to preserve cultures of two countries: ambassador

Azerbaijan and Turkey cooperate closely to preserve cultures of both countries, Turkish ambassador to Azerbaijan Hulusi Kilij said at international scientific conference "Common views for new mind in contemporary world" in Baku.
02 May 2009 [09:30]

Member of Armenian National Congress: Serzh Sargsyan believes that concessions in foreign policy will help him to continue his terror inside the country but he is mistaken

The presence of so many people at today's rally proves that our movement is gaining momentum, the member of the Armenian National Congress David Shahnazaryan said during the opposition rally that is taking place in Yerevan for the moment.
01 May 2009 [15:41]

Yerevan is preparing for opposition rally

The opposition and the police are preparing for today's rally. The opposition is planning to rally near Matenadaran and then to move to Myasnikyan Monument.
01 May 2009 [15:37]

Azerbaijan continues successful cooperation with NATO

Azerbaijan marks the 15th anniversary of cooperation with NATO, said spokesman of the Defense Ministry of Azerbaijan.
01 May 2009 [13:34]

Azerbaijani Foreign Minister invited to U.S.

Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Elmar Mammadyarov was invited to the United States, the U.S. Embassy in Azerbaijan Public Relations Department Head Terry Davidson said.
01 May 2009 [13:32]

Spokesman for Defense Ministry: In contrast to the Armenian part Azerbaijan treats war prisoners based on principles of humanity

Soldier of the national army of Azerbaijan Hasanov Rafig in Armenian captivity is subjected to pressure and torture, said spokesman for the Defense Ministry Eldar Sabiroglu.
01 May 2009 [10:00]

Armenians violate ceasefire in three regions

Armenians violated ceasefire in Aghdam, Geranboy and Fizuli directions again.
01 May 2009 [09:29]

Chief of General Staff of Turkey: The withdrawal of Armenian troops from the territory of Nagorno-Karabakh is important

"The withdrawal of Armenian troops from the territory of Nagorno Karabakh is very important", said Chief of General Staff of the Turkish Armed Forces Ilker Bashbuk at a press conference in Ankara, the Turkish newspaper Today's Zaman reports.
01 May 2009 [08:55]

Turkish Foreign Minister: A new diplomatic process will start in coming days for normalizing of relations of Turkey and Azerbaijan with Armenia

A new diplomatic process will start in coming days for normalizing of relations of Turkey and Azerbaijan with Armenia in the coming weeks with participation of USA, Russia and Switzerland, according to Turkish Foreign Minister Ali Babacan.
30 April 2009 [09:09]

Paper on Nagorno-Karabakh conflict provided in PACE

On April 29, a paper "Necessity to consider the Nagorno-Karabakh problem in the context of regional relations" was spread in PACE, which was submitted by the member of the Azerbaijani delegation Rafael Huseynov.
30 April 2009 [09:00]

Turkish President: The importance that Azerbaijan and Turkey give to each other is superior than importance given by any other friendly or neighbor countries to each other

“Turkey and Azerbaijan are always holding consultations and Azerbaijan is informed about the Turkey’s policy on the Caucasus, because relations between Azerbaijan and Turkey are deeper that relations of other countries.
30 April 2009 [08:48]

Armenian Foreign Minister: Armenia and Turkey have no agreements regarding Kars Treaty

Armenia and Turkey have no agreements regarding the Kars Treaty, Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian said at the Armenian National Assembly Wednesday in response of the question by Viktor Dallakyan, an independent parliamentarian.
29 April 2009 [17:53]

To restore dialogue between Armenia, Azerbaijan requires patience: Russian FM

To restore a full dialogue between Armenia and Azerbaijan requires a patience and time, Russian Foreign Ministry official Andrey Nesterenko said in a briefing on Moscow, while commenting on the upcoming meeting of the two countries' heads, RIA Novosti reported.
29 April 2009 [17:49]

President of Azerbaijan: We are grateful to NATO for its firm stance on the Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh, and this stance is based on the principle of territorial integrity

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and NATO Secretary General Jaap de Hoop Scheffer have today made statements for media outlets here.
29 April 2009 [17:40]

Russian President’s aide: Our relations with Azerbaijan in the field of energy are developing

"Russia-Azerbaijan relations are developing in all spheres, including energy sphere," Russian president’s aide Arkady Dvorkovich told APA’s Moscow correspondent exclusively after the press conference on St. Petersburg international economic forum.
29 April 2009 [17:08]

Russia's MFA welcomes normalization of relations between Armenia and Turkey

"Russia welcomes any initiative in Yerevan and Ankara, which leads to normalization of relations between the two countries and the reduction of tension in the region as a whole", said spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Andrei Nesterenko at a briefing Wednesday.
29 April 2009 [16:39]

President of Turkey: Turkey's policy in the Caucasus meets the interests of both Ankara and Baku

President of Turkey Abdullah Gul said at a press conference that the policy of Turkey in the Caucasus meets the interests of both Ankara and Baku, according to Turkish Cihan.
29 April 2009 [16:22]

Poland recognizes the territorial integrity of Azerbaijan

During the visit to Poland, Ali Ahmedov, vice-chairman and executive secretary of the Yeni Azerbaijan party, held a number of meetings, reports Day.Az with reference to the press service of the party.
29 April 2009 [15:52]

Chief of General Staff of Turkey: Armenia must withdraw its troops from the occupied territories of Azerbaijan

To resolve the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict Armenia first must withdraw its troops from the occupied Azerbaijani territories.
29 April 2009 [15:36]

Ilham Aliyev met in Brussels with NATO secretary general

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev who is on a working visit to Belgium met with NATO Secretary General Yaap de Hoop Scheffer.
29 April 2009 [15:34]

Political scientist: USA take into account that Islam civilization is an important player on the world arena

Day.Az interview with political scientist Zardusht Alizade.
29 April 2009 [14:56]

Two Armenian servicemen tripped a mine

Two Armenian servicemen of Armenia's Armed Forces have tripped a mine, spokesman of Armenia's Defense Ministry, Colonel Seyran Shahsuvaryan told ArmInfo.