Politics

23 April 2009 [15:06]

Defense Minister leaves for Turkey

The Defense Minister of Azerbaijan Safar Abiyev has left for an official visit to Turkey today, according to the press service for the Ministry of Defense.
23 April 2009 [14:45]

Azerbaijani political scientist: Russia keeps a waiting position around the Turkish-Armenian and Armenian-Azerbaijani relations

There is a definite uncertainty in the development of relations between Moscow and South Caucasus, political scientist Rasim Aghayev said at the round table "Baku-Moscow have checked time" by results of the visit of President Ilham Aliyev to Moscow Thursday.
23 April 2009 [14:30]

Armenia President thanked Russia for contributing to resolution of Nagorno-Karabakh conflict

Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan thanked Russia for country's unchanged position regarding resolution of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict under international law during a meeting with Russian leader Dmitry Medvedev, RIA Novosti reported.
23 April 2009 [14:28]

It is difficult to prevent drug trafficking in Azerbaijan's occupied lands: UN

The United Nations says it is difficult to prevent drug trafficking in Azerbaijan's occupied lands that are left without control.
23 April 2009 [13:09]

Azerbaijani parliamentarians and mass media representatives visit front area

Deputies of Azerbaijani parliament, representatives of a number of mass medias and NGOs are visiting the front area, said Aydin Mirzazade, deputy chairman of the standing parliamentary committee on security and defense.
23 April 2009 [11:43]

Parliamentarians visit mass burial place in Guba

The parties, represented in Milli Medjlis, intellectuals, as well as media representatives are visiting the mass burial place in Guba under the leadership of the deputy chairman of the Yeni Azerbaijan party, according to spokesman for the party Huseyn Pashayev.
23 April 2009 [11:07]

MP: Information about attainment of framework agreement on normalization of ties by Turkey and Armenia might give an impression of a unilateral step

The information about the attainment of a framework agreement on normalization of ties between Turkey and Armenia might give an impression of a unilateral step of Turkey regardless of the resolution of the Karabakh conflict, said MP Aydin Mirzazade.
23 April 2009 [10:44]

Political scientist: I suppose Erdogan and Gul respect their own words

The document signing does not mean opening of borders, said political scientist Rasim Musabeyov commenting on the information of the Turkish Foreign Ministry about attainment of a framework agreement on normalization of ties with Armenia.
23 April 2009 [09:57]

Russian expert: It is unclear what President Sargsyan can offer to Russia as he can not be compared with Aliyev

Armenian leader Serzh Sargsyan is paying an official visit to Moscow after the talks of President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev in this country.
23 April 2009 [09:38]

Hillary Clinton: USA intends to intensify efforts aimed at peaceful resolution of Karabakh conflict

"USA intends to intensify efforts aimed at the peaceful resolution of the Karabakh conflict, said US secretary of state Hillary Clinton speaking April 22 at the hearings in the House of Representatives of the Congress.
23 April 2009 [09:28]

Turkey and Armenia agreed on a "road-map" for their bilateral relations

Turkey and Armenia, together with Switzerland as mediator, have been working intensively with a view to normalizing their bilateral relations and developing them in a spirit of good-neighborliness, and mutual respect, and thus to promoting peace, security and stability in the whole region.
23 April 2009 [09:12]

Azerbaijan and Armenia have already reached the point that would either be followed by a serious breakthrough or a disastrous failure: conflict scientist

The main topic of talks between the President of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan and President of Russia Dmitri Medvedev in Moscow will be the Armenian-Azerbaijani conflict over Nagorno Karabakh, said Arif Yunusov, chief of department of conflict studies of the Institute of Peace and Democracy.
22 April 2009 [16:54]

Czech Republic regions interested in cooperation with Azerbaijan

Czech Republic's Olomouts town administrative body head Shana Tesarova will pay a familiarization visit to Azerbaijan on April 25.
22 April 2009 [15:41]

Organization of Islamic Conference urges Islamic states not to cooperate with aggressor Armenia

The Organization of the Islamic Conference urged Islamic states not to cooperate with aggressor Armenia.
22 April 2009 [15:27]

Russia is the only country that mediates the Karabakh resolution on the level of presidents

Russia is the only country that mediates the Karabakh resolution on the level of presidents, said Russian ambassador to Azerbaijan Vladimir Dorokhin, according to Interfax-Azerbaijan.
22 April 2009 [15:04]

Organization of Islamic Conference member states adopt Baku Declaration

The conference of the heads of the law enforcement agencies of the Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC) has ended with Baku Declaration.
22 April 2009 [12:57]

Turkish FM: Border opening issue is still on the agenda

Turkish Foreign Minister has commented upon Turkish-Armenian relations during a press conference.
22 April 2009 [12:28]

Azerbaijan submits report to UN

22 April 2009 [11:37]

Igdir governor: Turkish government has not given an instruction to us to make preparations for the reopening of the borders with Armenia

“Turkish government has not given an instruction to us to make preparations for the reopening of the borders with Armenia,” governor of Igdir Saffet Karahisarli told APA’s correspondent sent to Turkey.
22 April 2009 [10:58]

Azerbaijani Ambassador to UN criticized Armenia hard in the UN Security Council

Permanent Representative of Azerbaijan to UN Ambassador Agshin Mehdiyev condemned Armenia in attempts to get legal sovereignty over the Nagorny Karabakh and the nearby occupied regions during the UN Security Council debate, APA US bureau reports.
22 April 2009 [10:20]

Foreign Minister receives Iranian ambassador due to completion of his diplomatic mission in Azerbaijan

Azerbaijani FM Elmar Mamedyarov received Iranian ambassador to our country Nasir Khamidi Zare due to completion of his diplomatic mission in Azerbaijan, according to the press service for the Foreign Ministry of Azerbaijan.
22 April 2009 [10:02]

Series of presentations about Azerbaijan were organized at various universities in California

On April 20-21, Azerbaijan Diplomatic Academy and Consulate General of Azerbaijan in Los Angeles have organized a series of presentations about Azerbaijan at various universities in California, according to Day.Az.
22 April 2009 [09:57]

OSCE MG co-chairs and personal representative of OSCE chairman meet with Armenian President and FM

Armenian FM Edward Nalbandyan met Tuesday with OSCE MF co-chairs on Karabakh resolution Yuri Merzlyakov of Russia, Bernard Fassier of France, Matthew Bryza of US and personal representative of OSCE chairman-in-office Anzhey Kasprshik.
22 April 2009 [09:38]

Turkish FM: Ankara demonstrates a complex approach to Armenian-Turkish relations in an attempt to establish stability and peace in the region

"We have fixed a significant progress in talks with Armenia", said Turkish FM Ali Babacan in Prague.
22 April 2009 [09:15]

Azerbaijan President receives co-chair of Board of Azerbaijan-American Chamber of Commerce

On April 21, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev received the Co-chair of the Board of Azerbaijan-American Chamber of Commerce James Baker, AzerTaj state news agency reported.
21 April 2009 [17:31]

Hungarian diplomat: Azerbaijan holds correct regional and international policy

Hungary is interested in the development of bilateral relations with Azerbaijan, said new Hungarian ambassador to Azerbaijan Jenau Borosch today at the meeting with speaker of parliament Oqtay Asadov, according to the press service for the parliament.
21 April 2009 [16:38]

Turkish president must visit Azerbaijan: opposition leader

Turkish Republican People's Party (RPP) Leader Deniz Baykal stated about necessity of Turkish President Abdullah Gul's visit to Baku, the Turkish CNN Turk TV channel reported.
21 April 2009 [15:45]

Unless Karabakh clan rules in Armenia, peaceful resolution of the Karabakh conflict should not be expected: oppositional leader

Unless Karabakh clan rules in Armenia, peaceful resolution of the Karabakh conflict should not be expected, said co-chair of the Social-Democratic party of Azerbaijan Araz Alizade.
21 April 2009 [12:57]

OIC supports fair position of Azerbaijan in Karabakh issue

OIC supports the fair position of Azerbaijan in the Karabakh issue, said deputy secretary general on political issues Izzet Kamil Mufti said at the conference of the heads of the law enforcement bodies of the OIC states.
21 April 2009 [12:09]

Suffering of castrates or brief analysis of Armenians' reaction to publication in Kommersant newspaper

Great Miguel Servantez has once said: "The coward souls have no place for happiness".
21 April 2009 [11:01]

Turkish vice premier: Borders with Armenia will be closed until the resolution of the Karabakh conflict

The Turkish government is concerned with the information about the allegedly opening of the Turkish-Armenian border which damages the Azerbaijani interests, said Turkish vice premier Camil Chichel. reports Interfax-Azerbaijan with reference to Turkish mass medias.
21 April 2009 [10:00]

OSCE conference on war on terrorism to be held in Baku canceled

The OSCE national conference on "Cooperation between State and Public on War on Terrorism in Azerbaijan" to be held in Baku on April 21 has been canceled.
21 April 2009 [09:55]

OSCE MG co-chairs arrive in Yerevan

20 April 2009 [17:33]

Azerbaijan, Iran to sign memorandum on youth policy cooperation

Azerbaijan and Iran will review the issue of bilateral relations in the sphere of youth policy in Teheran.
20 April 2009 [17:17]

Azerbaijan's Democratic Party offers powers and opposition to hold dialogue on Karabakh issue

The next session of the Democratic Party of Azerbaijan was held Monday, according to the press service for the party.
20 April 2009 [14:40]

Good neighbor better than distant relative: official

Azerbaijani Presidential Administration Political Analyses and Dataware Department Head Elnur Aslanov spoke with Trend News in a quick interview.
20 April 2009 [14:32]

There has not been any misunderstanding between Mahmud Mamedquliyev and Ali Babacan: spokesman

There has not been any misunderstanding between Azerbaijani deputy FM Mahmud Mamedquliyev and Turkish Foreign Minister Ali Babacan during the BSEC events in Yerevan, said spokesman for the Foreign Ministry of Azerbaijan Elkhan Polukhov.
20 April 2009 [14:05]

Baku says signing a document to resolve Nagorno-Karabakh conflict soon is possible

Baku believes that it is possible to sign a document to resolve the Armenia-Azerbaijan Nagorno-Karabakh conflict soon.
20 April 2009 [13:25]

Reports on Turkish FM’s crudity toward Azerbaijani Deputy FM is misinformation: ministry

On April 19, Turkish Foreign Ali Babacan denied the Armenian and Azerbaijani media outlets on his allegedly crudity toward Azerbaijani Deputy Foreign Minister Mahmud Mammadguliyev in Yerevan, the Turkish 24 TV channel reported.
20 April 2009 [11:19]

President of Azerbaijan ends his working visit to Moscow

Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev ended his working visit to Russia on April 19 and returned home.
20 April 2009 [10:54]

MP: In case the Caspian Economic Cooperation Organization is created there will be immediate efforts to include Armenia into it

In case the Caspian Economic Cooperation Organization is created there will be immediate efforts to include Armenia into it, said Zahid Oruc, member of parliamentary committee on issues of defense and national security.
20 April 2009 [10:39]

Secretary of CIS Defense Ministers Council: We are greatly interests both in Armenia and Azerbaijan

"The CIS format for the Defense Ministers is an area, where Defense Ministers of Azerbaijan and Armenia can meet", said secretary of the CIS Defense Ministers Council Alexander Sinayskiy at Echo Moskvy.
20 April 2009 [10:30]

Turkey not to open borders with Armenia until Nagorno-Karabakh conflict solution: PM

Turkish Prime Minister Receb Tayyib Erdogan stated that his country will not open borders with neighbor Armenia until long-lasting Karabakh conflict is solved, RIA Novosti reported.
20 April 2009 [10:11]

Russian political scientist: Return of five occupied regions to Azerbaijan must undoubtedly become the first step

The results of the visit of President Ilham Aliyev to Moscow are positive, said head of the center for post-Soviet area study Alexei Vlasov.
20 April 2009 [09:33]

President of Azerbaijan meets heads of leading Russian mass media

Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev, who is on a working visit to Moscow, and his spouse Mrs. Mehriban Aliyeva have met today in the ITAR-TASS news agency heads of Russia`s leading mass media.
20 April 2009 [09:22]

Armenians violate ceasefire in two regions

Armenian armed forces locating in the occupied lands of Azerbaijan violated ceasefire in Geranboy and Khojavend directions.
20 April 2009 [09:15]

Council of GUAM national coordinators to hold session in Kiev

The next session of the Council of GUAM national coordinators will be held in the GUAM secretariat in Kiev by late April of this year, according to Novosti-Azerbaijan with reference to the press service for the organization.
20 April 2009 [08:59]

Perspective gas reserves of Azerbaijan hit 5 trillion cubic meters: President

During his visit to Moscow, the President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev answered the questions of journalists of ITAR-TASS news agency and Vesti information television channel.
18 April 2009 [10:10]

Armenians violate ceasefire in two regions

Armenian armed forces locating in the occupied lands of Azerbaijan violated ceasefire in Terter and Aghdam directions.
18 April 2009 [09:43]

Opening of Armenian-Turkish border will play into Ankara’s hands

RA ex-Foreign Minister Vardan Oskanyan’s book presentation was held in Yerevan.
18 April 2009 [08:58]

President of Azerbaijan extends independence day greetings to his Zimbabwean counterpart

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev sent a letter of congratulation to President of Zimbabwe Robert Gabriel Mugabe on his country`s public holiday - Independence Day.
17 April 2009 [17:55]

Matthew Bryza arrives in Yerevan - UPDATED

Matthew Bryza, Deputy assistant US Secretary of State, OSCE Minsk Group co-chair on the Karabakh conflict settlement arrived in Tbilisi from Baku and left the Georgian capital without holding any meetings.
17 April 2009 [17:22]

Definite progress gives us hopes that the conflict will be resolved soon enough: President of Azerbaijan - UPDATED

A meeting between Russian President Dmitri Medvedev and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev is being held in the Russian President's country residence, the RIA Novosti reported.