Politics

07 May 2007 [22:17]

Azeri MP to participate in int'l conference

MP Asaf Hajiyev left for Berlin May 7 to partake in an international conference organized jointly by the South-Eastern European Association and Germany's Federal Foreign Office.
07 May 2007 [22:15]

Deputy FM Azimov meets Russian counterparts

Azerbaijan's Deputy Foreign Minister Araz Azimov met Monday with his Russian counterparts Grigory Karasin and Sergey Kislyak in Moscow.
07 May 2007 [22:12]

President Aliyev meets Egyptian PM

President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan on Monday met with the Prime Minister of Egypt Ahmed Nazif in Cairo.
07 May 2007 [22:09]

Ziyafat Asgarov: "Actions on building professional army are in progress"

Actions on building a professional army in Azerbaijan continue, chief of parliament's standing commission for security and defense Ziyafat Asgerov said.
07 May 2007 [22:06]

President Aliyev congratulates Sarkozy

President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan sent a message to the newly elected President of France Nicolas Sarkozy, whereby the Head of the Azerbaijan State congratulated him on election President of France.
07 May 2007 [22:00]

OSCE official criticizes Armenia's decision to bar Turkish observers

The Armenian government has refused to grant entry visas to eight Turkish nationals who planned to monitor Armenia's parliamentary elections under the aegis of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, it emerged on Monday.
07 May 2007 [21:56]

OSCE press freedom watchdog condemns sentencing of 2 journalists in Azerbaijan

The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Miklos Haraszti, said on Monday he was deeply concerned about the harsh prison sentences handed down to two Azerbaijani journalists from the monthly newspaper Senet.
07 May 2007 [21:53]

Armenian PM confident of election win

Armenia's Prime Minister Serzh Sarkisian predicted that his Republican Party of Armenia (HHK) will win this week's parliamentary elections and hit out at two other pro-establishment parties as he continued his campaign swing through Yerevan at the weekend.
07 May 2007 [15:11]

YAP holds conference on Heydar Aliyev's 84th birthday

The ruling YAP (New Azerbaijan Party) organized a conference "Heydar Aliyev's course: Azerbaijan at a new stage of development" on the 84th birthday of the then President Heydar Aliyev in Gulustan palace.
07 May 2007 [14:04]

Azerbaijani government and Venice Commission to start negotiations

The second round of the negotiations between Azerbaijani government and Venice Commission of Council of Europe regarding amendments to election legislation will be held in September this year, President's Office socio-political department chief Ali Hasanov told.
07 May 2007 [13:19]

OSCE Minsk Group co-chairs to meet in Madrid

OSCE Minsk Group co-chairs Matthew Bryza, Yuri Merzlyakov and Bernard Fassier-mediators in the settlement of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict, will meet in Madrid May 10, OSCE Minsk Group Russian co-chair Yuri Merzlyakov told.
07 May 2007 [12:54]

Husameddin Cindoruk: "Union of True Path and Motherland Parties will gain more votes for right centralist forces"

"If the people and electorate demand the unification of the True Path and Motherland Party, then everyone will do heroism to prevent dramatic consequences of the policy," former speaker of Turkish Parliament Husameddin Cindoruk exclusively told.
07 May 2007 [11:36]

Actions held in Strasbourg devoted to 15th anniversary of Susha's occupation

A series of actions are held in Strasbourg on the 15th anniversary of occupation of Azerbaijani town of Shusha (Karabakh) by Armenian military forces.
07 May 2007 [11:19]

Frenchmen in Baku voted for Sarkozy

The majority of the Frenchmen living in Baku have voted for Sarkozy
07 May 2007 [10:50]

MP Huseyn Abdullayev stops hunger strike

Azerbaijani parliamentarian Huseyn Abdullayev, who is kept in treatment center of Justice Ministry, has stopped hunger strike.
07 May 2007 [09:40]

Searches held in apartments of 2 oppositionists in Armenia

Armenia's National Security Service has held many-hours-long searches in the offices and apartments of two major oppositionists ??“ former deputy prime minister Vagan Shirkhanian and former foreign minister Alexander Arzumanian.
07 May 2007 [08:25]

President Aliyev attended opening of new building for Azerbaijani Embassy in Cairo

President Ilham Aliyev attended the opening ceremony of a building for Azerbaijani Embassy in Cairo.
07 May 2007 [08:00]

Efruz Muduroglu: "Let us remember Heydar Aliyev, let us do our duty towards the coming generations"

The future generations will no doubt observe what takes place in the world in which they will live.
07 May 2007 [07:44]

Sarkozy wins French vote, pledges change

Conservative Nicolas Sarkozy triumphed in France's presidential election on Sunday, sweeping aside his Socialist rival Segolene Royal and winning a powerful mandate for reform.
07 May 2007 [07:27]

Prospering Armenia party favors "package settlement" for Karabakh conflict

The Prospering Armenia party favors a package settlement of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict.
07 May 2007 [07:24]

Professors bring geopolitical insight to Azerbaijan

Professors from the George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies spent a week discussing current geopolitical challenges with security, defense and diplomatic officials in Azerbaijan.
07 May 2007 [07:20]

Azerbaijan, Egypt Presidents probe regional situation, bilateral relation

Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak on Sunday held in Cairo a closed session of talks on regional and bilateral relations with visiting Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev at Heliopolis presidential palace.
06 May 2007 [15:04]

Turkey's foreign minister withdraws presidential candidacy

Turkey's foreign minister said he was withdrawing from the presidential race Sunday, after Parliament failed again to reach a quorum in voting that pitted the secular establishment against his religious-oriented party, the state-run Anatolia news agency reported.
05 May 2007 [19:31]

GUAM national coordinators agreed on documents

The two-day meeting of national coordinators of GUAM-Organization for Democracy and Economic Development ended on Saturday in Baku.
05 May 2007 [13:36]

President Aliyev receives mayor of Ludwigshafen

On May 4, President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received mayor of the German city of Ludwigshafen Eva Lohse.
05 May 2007 [13:18]

Ali Insanov's does not need in-patient treatment

"Former Health Minister Ali Insanov were examined several times in the detention place of National Security Ministry. The examinations established that he does not need in-patient treatment," Justice Ministry Penitentiary Service chief Nazim Alekberov said.
05 May 2007 [13:17]

Nazim Alekberov: "We are trying to prevent Huseyn Abdullayev's hunger strike"

Justice Ministry Penitentiary Service chief Nazim Alekberov confirmed that Huseyn Abdullayev being cured in medical center in Boyuk Shor, goes on hunger strike.
05 May 2007 [13:11]

Azeri envoy holds negotiations with Cuban officials

Head of Azerbaijan representation to UN, Azerbaijan Ambassador to Cuba Agshin Mehdiyev finished his 5-day visit to Cuba.
05 May 2007 [12:55]

Ali Insanov dismissed from Sciences Academy's full membership

Former Health Minister Ali Insanov, who was sentenced to 11 years in jail, has been dismissed from full membership of Azerbaijan National Academy of sciences.
05 May 2007 [12:53]

Open Society Party to appeal to Justice Ministry

Open Society Party will present the necessary documents for registration to Justice Ministry.
05 May 2007 [12:49]

Valeri Chechelashvili: "Baku Declaration will clarify GUAM's future activity"

"The meeting in Baku is a preparation for GUAM summit scheduled for June 19. Moreover, we exchanged views on the protracted conflicts in GUAM countries and on the discussion of this issue at the 61st session of UN General Assembly," said GUAM's Secretary General Valeri Chechelashvili.
05 May 2007 [12:47]

Azerbaijan-US bilateral security talks not due this month

The planned bilateral security talks between Azerbaijan and the US are not expected to take place this month.
05 May 2007 [12:28]

National Forum initiated by Rasul Gulyev fixed to May 25

National Forum to be held on Rasul Gulyev's initiative has been fixed to May 25.
05 May 2007 [12:27]

Rights activists appeal to First lady

The members of the Monitoring Group of Azerbaijan Human Rights Organizations applied to Mehriban Aliyeva, president of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation.
05 May 2007 [11:39]

GUAM National Coordinators meet in Baku

Baku hosts the meeting of National Coordinators of GUAM Organization for Democracy and Economic Development.
04 May 2007 [17:05]

Azerbaijan Navy to be equipped with laser devices

Under the agreement concluded with one of the US military companies, a part of Azerbaijani Navy will be equipped with laser marksmanship device/system.
04 May 2007 [15:58]

President Aliyev congratulates Turkmenistan on WWII Victory Day

Turkmen President Gurbanguly Berdimuhammedov received a congratulatory message from Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev on the upcoming holiday, WWII Victory Day.
04 May 2007 [14:15]

President Aliyev states principles of Karabakh settlement

Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev has stated principles of settlement of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict, the talks on which with Armenia are in progress.
04 May 2007 [13:42]

US Senate appoints federal judge of Turkish descent for the first time

US Senate on the nomination by President George Bush appointed Turkish originated person federal judge.
04 May 2007 [12:53]

Turkey's Parliament approves early elections for July 22

Turkey's Parliament has approved July 22 as the date for early general elections, which were called to resolve a government crisis over sharply rising tension between the pro-secular military and the Islamic-rooted government.
04 May 2007 [12:50]

Rice-Iranian contacts limited to brief encounters over meals at regional conference

Iran's foreign minister walked out of a dinner of diplomats where he was seated directly across from U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, on the pretext that the female violinist entertaining the gathering was dressed too revealingly.
04 May 2007 [11:57]

President Aliyev to visit Egypt

Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev is scheduled to make an official visit to the Arab Republic of Egypt on May 6-8 at the invitation of Muhammad Hosni Mubarak.
04 May 2007 [10:06]

Thousands demonstrate against Armenian leadership ahead of elections

Thousands of people turned out Thursday for a demonstration organized by opponents of the Armenia's leadership, warning against fraud in upcoming parliamentary elections and calling for the impeachment of President Robert Kocharian.
04 May 2007 [09:29]

Vafa Guluzade: "No progress regarding solution of Nagorno Karabakh conflict"

"There is still no progress regarding the settlement of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict. The principles have not been yet agreed. Armenia continued to occupy Nagorno Karabakh and adjacent regions. Armenians do not accept the fact. They call Nagorno Karabakh Armenians as nation basing on the principle of self-determination," said political scientist Vafa Guluzade.
04 May 2007 [09:24]

International Crisis Group project directors meet in Istanbul

The project directors of the International Crisis Group have met in Istanbul to discuss the activities for this year, including the next report on the Nagorno Karabakh conflict.
03 May 2007 [18:32]

Ramiz Abutalibov: "I gathered about 240kg of archive materials while working in UNESCO"

I spent my leisure time on gathering information on Azerbaijan during my 16-year activity in UNESCO.
03 May 2007 [18:09]

Azerbaijani Foreign Minister visits Morocco

Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Elmar Mammadyarov has started an official visit to Morocco. Azerbaijani Embassy in Morocco told the Minister has already started meetings according to the schedule.
03 May 2007 [16:16]

Emergencies Minister meets with Belarus' Industry Minister

Azerbaijan's Emergencies Minister Kamaladdin Heydarov received Belarus' Industry Minister Anatoliy Rusetski.
03 May 2007 [16:03]

Armenian Armed Forces violate ceasefire

Armenian Armed Forces have violated the ceasefire again.
03 May 2007 [15:57]

CE Secretary General expresses concern about freedom of expression in Azerbaijan

"I am most concerned about the threat to freedom of expression in Azerbaijan. In recent months, several journalists have been imprisoned on charges of criminal defamation or physically attacked in incidents which appear to be related to their work."
03 May 2007 [15:00]

Council of Europe Secretary General expresses concern about the freedom of expression in Azerbaijan

Terry Davis made a statement on freedom of expression in Azerbaijan.
03 May 2007 [13:52]

Lukashenko to conduct negotiations with prime minister of Azerbaijan

Alexander Lukashenko will meet today with Prime Minister of Azerbaijan Artur Rasizade.
03 May 2007 [13:48]

Armenian armed forces violated cease-fire

Armenian armed forces violated cease-fire overnight.
03 May 2007 [13:30]

Kuwait PM to pay a visit to Baku

Kuwait Prime Minister Sheik Nasir Mahammad As-Sabah is due too visit Azerbaijan tomorrow.
03 May 2007 [11:57]

Azerbaijan to raise a question on uncontrolled territories at NATO PA session

Regular session of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly (PA) will pass late May in Spain.
03 May 2007 [11:53]

Iranian President accused of indecency

The President of Iran has been accused of indecency after he publicly kissed an elderly woman who used to be his school teacher.
03 May 2007 [10:07]

U.S. says it wants direct talks with Iran

The United States wants to thaw diplomatic relations with Iran after a nearly 30-year freeze, and hopes to start this week at a conference on promoting peace in Iraq, a top U.S. diplomat said Wednesday.
03 May 2007 [10:06]

Azerbaijan to double its military contingent in Afghanistan to 40-44

Azerbaijan will nearly double the number of its military personnel serving in Afghanistan, the Defense Ministry said Wednesday.
03 May 2007 [10:05]

U.S. and EU warn Turkish military to stay out of politics

The United States and European Union warned Turkey, a NATO member and close ally, to prevent its military from defying civilian leaders in a conflict between the Islamic-rooted government and the secular establishment.
03 May 2007 [09:57]

Appeal of defense lawyers for Farhad Aliyev to be considered

Judge Famil Nasibov will consider the appeal filed by defense lawyers for former Economic Development Minister Farhad Aliyev to Nasimi district court.
03 May 2007 [09:47]

Mammadyarov meets with Benita Ferrero-Waldner

Azerbaijan's Foreign Minister Elmar Mammadyarov visiting Brussels met with Benita Ferrero-Waldner, Commissioner for External Relations and European Neighborhood Policy.
03 May 2007 [09:40]

State Committee for Azerbaijanis focuses on recent incident in Moscow

State Committee for Azerbaijanis Living Abroad keeps control of the incident happened between Azerbaijani and Armenian students at Peoples' Friendship University in Moscow.
03 May 2007 [09:36]

Presidents of Belarus, Azerbaijan sign cooperation agreement

Presidents of Belarus and Azerbaijan have signed an agreement on friendship and cooperation.
03 May 2007 [09:24]

Khalaf Khalafov: "Littoral states close to agreeing draft Convention on the Caspian status"

"The littoral states are close to agreeing the draft Convention on the legal status of the Caspian Sea. The close positions are observed mainly in shipbuilding and Caspian's ecology," Azerbaijani Deputy Foreign Minister Khalaf Khalafov told journalists.
03 May 2007 [09:20]

Baku to host GUAM national coordinators' meeting on May 4-5

National Coordinators of Organization for Democracy and Economic Development (GUAM) will hold meeting in Baku on May 4-5.
03 May 2007 [09:02]

Justice Minister receives Georgian Prosecutor General

Justice Minister Fikret Mammadov received Georgia's Prosecutor General Zurab Adeishvili.
02 May 2007 [22:05]

Ilham Aliyev: "I am sure negotiations on Belarus companies' involvement in oil projects of Azerbaijan will be successful"

Azerbaijan and Belarus presidents gave a briefing in Baku today.
02 May 2007 [21:57]

Miklos Haraszti: "Azerbaijan achieved progress in journalists' getting information freely"

Miklos Haraszti, OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media published final variant of the report on journalists' opportunities on getting information in OSCE member states in 2006.
02 May 2007 [16:31]

President Aliyev meets with Alexander Lukashenko

Azerbaijan and Belarus Presidents are holding one-on-one meeting in Baku.
02 May 2007 [16:29]

Defense Minister meets Iranian envoy

Defense minister of Azerbaijan, colonel-general Safar Abiyev met with the ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the country Nasser Hamidi-Zare.
02 May 2007 [16:26]

President Aliyev congratulates Polish counterpart

President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan sent a message of congratulation to the President of Poland Lech Kaczynski, on the country's national holiday - the Constitution Day.
02 May 2007 [16:24]

Belarus President visits Alley of hounors

President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko and his accompanying delegation have visited the Alley of Honors in Baku, where they laid wreaths at the graves of the national leader of Azerbaijan people Heydar Aliyev and his wife Academician Zarifa Aliyeva.
02 May 2007 [12:43]

Ayaz Mutallibov: "I do not pursue goal to participate in the 2008 presidential elections"

"I do not pursue a goal to participate in the 2008 presidential elections. It depends both on the current situation in the country and other factors," Chairman of Azerbaijan Social-Democratic Party Ayaz Mutallibov exclusively told.
02 May 2007 [11:42]

Security Minister requests UN office to help release Armenian-captured Azerbaijani soldier

Azerbaijan's National Security Minister, chairman of the State Committee for Prisoners of War, Hostages, and Missing Persons Eldar Mahmudov raised an issue at UN office in Azerbaijan on release of Azerbaijani soldier Samir Mammadov, who has been captured by Armenians.
02 May 2007 [11:40]

Baku to host GUAM summit in June

The Second summit of GUAM will be held in Baku on June 18-19, 2007.