Politics

13 July 2010 [11:45]

Heydar Aliyev Foundation, Lithuanian embassy sign MOU on humanitarian cooperation

The Heydar Aliyev Foundation and Lithuanian embassy in Azerbaijan signed a Memorandum of Understanding on humanitarian cooperation on July 12.
13 July 2010 [10:55]

INALCO president visits Baku State University

Jacques Legrand, President of the National Institute of Languages and Oriental Civilizations in Paris (INALCO) visited the Baku State University where he met rector, MP Abel Maharramov on July 12.
13 July 2010 [10:15]

Heydar Aliyev Foundation's president meets Greek ambassador

President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation, UNESCO and ISESCO Goodwill Ambassador, MP Mehriban Aliyeva met Greek ambassador to Azerbaijan Ioannis Metaksas on July 12.
13 July 2010 [09:38]

President of Heydar Aliyev Foundation meets Polish ambassador

First lady of Azerbaijan, President of Heydar Aliyev Foundation, UNESCO and ISESCO Goodwill Ambassador, MP Mehriban Aliyeva met the Polish ambassador to Azerbaijan Krzysztof Krajewski on July 12.
13 July 2010 [09:30]

Azerbaijani ambassador presents credentials to Hungarian president

Azerbaijani ambassador to Hungary Vilayat Guliyev has presented his credentials to President Laszlo Solyom.
13 July 2010 [09:23]

Turkish Deputy Premier meets Azerbaijan's former ambassador

Turkish Deputy Prime Minister Bulent Arınc has met Azerbaijan's former ambassador to the country Zakir Hashimov on completion of his diplomatic mission.
13 July 2010 [09:16]

President of Heydar Aliyev Foundation meets French ambassador

First Lady of Azerbaijan, President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation, UNESCO and ISESCO goodwill ambassador, MP Mehriban Aliyeva met with French ambassador Gabriel Keller on July 12.
13 July 2010 [09:08]

President Aliyev congratulates president of Montenegro

President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev sent a message of congratulations to the head of state of Montenegro Filip Vujanovic on the national holiday of his country.
13 July 2010 [09:00]

Azerbaijan's Milli Majlis Vice-Speaker meets U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense

First Vice-Speaker of Azerbaijan Milli Majlis Ziyafat Asgarov met Celeste Wallander, United States' Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Russia, Ukraine and Eurasia on July 12.
12 July 2010 [16:30]

President Ilham Aliyev receives outgoing Hungarian ambassador

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has today received Hungarian ambassador Jeno Boros since he has completed his diplomatic mission in Azerbaijan.
12 July 2010 [16:18]

Russian expert: It will be difficult for Armenia to object to liberation of Azerbaijan's occupied lands

Day.Az interview with Head of Centre for Mediterranean and Black Sea Problems at the Russian Academy of Sciences Institute of Europe, political expert Alla Yazikova.
12 July 2010 [16:07]

Celebrative events to be held in Baku to mark national leader Heydar Aliyev's coming to power

Celebrative events will be held in Baku to mark anniversary of Azerbaijani national leader Heydar Aliyev's coming to power, Baku Mayor's Office said.
12 July 2010 [15:17]

Members of Uk-Azerbaijan interparliamentary group visit Milli Majlis

Members of UK-Azerbaijan Interparliamentary Group visited Milli Majlis.
12 July 2010 [13:57]

The Caucasus Cauldron

12 July 2010 [13:37]

Azerbaijan, U.S consider military and technical cooperation

Military officials of Azerbaijani and the United States are considering possibilities of cooperation in the sphere of security.
12 July 2010 [11:55]

Azerbaijani servicemen to attend NATO events in Crimea

"Sea Breeze 2010" Ukraine-NATO joint trainings will start in Crimea today.
12 July 2010 [11:30]

Azerbaijani expert names timeframe for signing of treaty on Nagorno-Karabakh conflict resolution

Day.Az interview with Azerbaijani political expert Mubariz Ahmadoglu.
12 July 2010 [11:09]

Azerbaijani president opens new building of Central Election Commission

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has today inaugurated a new administrative building of the Central Election Commission.
12 July 2010 [09:40]

UN 'ready' to assist Azerbaijan in developing ICT sector

The United Nations' Resident Coordinator in Azerbaijan has expressed the organization's readiness to continue assisting the country's government in developing the information technologies sector.
12 July 2010 [09:28]

Almaty to host OSCE informal ministerial meeting

The OSCE Informal Ministerial Meeting will be held at the Ak-Bulak Resort in Almaty on July 16-17.
10 July 2010 [10:15]

"Armenia was informed of Azerbaijan's requirement to return body of a deceased soldier"

The Ministry of Defence of Azerbaijan distributed information in connection with non-return of the body of the deceased Azerbaijani soldier.
10 July 2010 [10:08]

Draft final declaration discussed at OSCE PA

The OSCE PA's 19th Annual Session under the general theme of “Rule of Law: Combating Transnational Crime and Corruption” is underway in Oslow, Norway.
10 July 2010 [09:25]

Indian ambassador to Azerbaijan visits Guba mass grave

Indian ambassador to Azerbaijan Debnath Shaw visited the mass grave in the country's Guba region on July 9.
10 July 2010 [09:10]

President Ilham Aliyev received outgoing Polish ambassador

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received Polish ambassador Krzysztof Krajewski who has completed his diplomatic mission in Azerbaijan on July 9.
09 July 2010 [13:35]

Azerbaijan invites international organizations to monitor parliamentary elections

Azerbaijan invited all international organizations to monitor the upcoming parliamentary elections, Deputy Foreign Minister Vagif Sadigov said today.
09 July 2010 [12:29]

Russian political expert on Karabakh conflict, and possible resumption of hostilities

Day.Az interview with director of Russia-based Institute of Globalization and Social Movements, Russian political expert Boris Kagarlitski.
09 July 2010 [11:24]

Azerbaijani FM's leadership visit Alley of Honors

Azerbaijan marks the Day of the diplomatic service staff today.
09 July 2010 [09:55]

"Diplomacy's role and success determine Azerbaijan's achievements in other areas"

Trend interview with Azerbaijani Deputy Foreign Minister and Azerbaijan Diplomatic Academy (ADA) Rector Hafiz Pashayev on the occasion of Azerbaijan Diplomacy Day.
09 July 2010 [09:45]

Azerbaijan University of Languages' rector meets new ambassador to Argentina

Rector of Azerbaijan University of Languages (AUL), MP Samad Seyidov met newly appointed ambassador to Argentina Mammad Ahmadzade on July 8.
09 July 2010 [09:10]

Korean ambassador to Azerbaijan visits National Confederation of Entrepreneurs Organizations

President of National Confederation of Entrepreneurs (Employers`) Organizations of Azerbaijan (ASK) Mammad Musayev has met Korean ambassador Lee Chi-Han.
08 July 2010 [17:43]

Co-chair of the OSCE Minsk Group: We are at a crucial stage of negotiations

U.S. co-chair of the OSCE Minsk Group Robert Bradtke revealed some details of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict negotiations in an interview with BBC Azerbaijan service.
08 July 2010 [17:22]

Azerbaijani President visits country's Balakan region - UPDATE

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev arrived in north-western Zagatala and Balakan regions of the country today.
08 July 2010 [16:55]

"Azerbaijani opposition does not want to hold rallies in authorized sites due to lack of popular support"

Azerbaijani opposition does not want to hold rallies in authorized sites due to lack of the popular support, deputy executive secretary of the ruling New Azerbaijan Party, MP Siyavush Novruzov said.
08 July 2010 [15:45]

"STRATFOR" on results of visit of U.S. Secretary of State to South Caucasus

The US-based "STRATFOR" global analytical team has placed in its website a review on the results of visit of the US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to the South Caucasus.
08 July 2010 [15:15]

U.S. replaces Charge D'affaires to Azerbaijan

U.S. Charge d'Affaires to Azerbaijan Donald Lu left his office.
08 July 2010 [14:35]

"Religious ignorance leads to citizens' involvement in radical religious groups in Azerbaijan"

Religious ignorance leads to the involvement of citizens in the radical religious groups, Azerbaijani State Committee for Work with Religious Organizations Chairman Hidayat Orujov said.
08 July 2010 [12:55]

Ambassador: Azerbaijan seeks to establish close cooperation with neighboring countries and international community

Azerbaijan seeks to establish cooperative, symbiotic relations with both its neighboring countries and the international community, Azerbaijani Ambassador to the UK Fakhraddin Gurbanov told 'Cherwell.'
08 July 2010 [10:17]

"Czech Republic considers Azerbaijan a strategic partner"

The Czech Republic considers Azerbaijan a strategic partner, Czech ambassador to Azerbaijan Radek Matula said at a meeting with Baku State University rector, MP Abel Maharramov.
07 July 2010 [17:17]

President of Azerbaijan received Egypt's petroleum minister

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has today received Egypt`s Petroleum Minister Sameh Fahmy.
07 July 2010 [16:45]

Azerbaijani MP: Hillary Clinton may advance her own proposals on Nagorno-Karabakh conflict

Interview with member of Azerbaijan’s Milli Majlis (parliament) Zahid Oruj.