Politics

23 October 2009 [14:02]

Swedish newspapers call so-called "Armenian genocide" into question

The influential Swedish newspaper 'Metro' refuses to publish any article which may have a reference to the so-called "Armenian genocide", Ara Papyan, historian, diplomat and currently the head of the Modus Vivendi center said.
23 October 2009 [13:39]

We will be actively involved with municipal elections: Azerbaijani opposition leader

At the moment our party completes preparations for participation in municipal elections, Azerbaijan’s opposition Great Establishment Party Leader Fazil Mustafa said.
23 October 2009 [13:21]

Azerbaijani parliament to debate amendments to law on “Labor pensions”

The next sitting of Azerbaijani parliament will be held on Oct. 27, the parliament said.
23 October 2009 [13:13]

Azerbaijan raises issue of illegal armament of Armenians in Nagorno-Karabakh in UN

The issue of illegal armament of Armenians in Nagorno-Karabakh was discussed today during the debate at the 17th meeting of the Committee of UN General Assembly on peace, security and disarmament.
23 October 2009 [12:57]

Azerbaijan's socialists appeal to Turkish opposition

Azerbaijani People's Socialist Party has sent a letter to secretary general of Turkish Republican People's Party Deniz Baykal.
23 October 2009 [12:43]

Discussions over "genocide" not so important on background of negotiations in Caucasus: U.S. congressman

"Congress should pay more attention to the negotiations in the Caucasus, than problem of the Armenian claims on the "genocide of 1915"," Co-Chair of the Turkey Caucus in the US Congress Robert Wexler said.
23 October 2009 [12:26]

Azerbaijani ruling party representatives trip to Ukraine

Representatives of the ruling New Azerbaijan Party (NAP) have left for Ukraine.
23 October 2009 [12:14]

Azerbaijani foreign minister receives Greek deputy FM

Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Elmar Mammadyarov received Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs of Greece Spyridon Kouvelis on Oct. 23, the Foreign Ministry said in a statement.
23 October 2009 [11:53]

Azerbaijani ambassador to Mexico presents his credentials to president Felipe Calderon

Mexico is interested in cooperation with Azerbaijan in the energy sector, Mexico's President Felipe Calderon said at the meeting with the Azerbaijani Ambassador to Mexico Ilgar Mukhtarov.
23 October 2009 [11:47]

U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State mulls Karabakh problem with representatives of Azerbaijani civil society

U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs Tina S. Kaidanow discussed the Azerbaijani-Armenian conflict with representatives of the Azerbaijani civil society in Baku on Oct.23.
23 October 2009 [11:34]

Ankara can solve problems between Azerbaijan and Armenia: Turkish permanent representative to UN

Turkey's goal is to reach peace in Nagorno-Karabakh problem as soon as possible, Permanent Representative of Turkey to the United Nations Ertugrul Apakan said.
23 October 2009 [10:51]

Azadlig bloc will decide participation in municipal elections soon: Azerbaijan Liberal Party

"The issue of participation of the Azerbaijan Liberal Part (ALP) in municipal elections is being discussed,” ALP Acting Chairman Avaz Temirkhan said.
23 October 2009 [10:32]

Interests of great powers not focused on resolution of Nagorno-Karabakh conflict: German expert

Day.Az interview with expert at the German Council on Foreign Relations Alexander Rahr.
23 October 2009 [10:09]

As many as 1,469 candidates for municipal elections in Azerbaijan are women

The process of nominating candidates for municipal elections continues in Azerbaijan.
23 October 2009 [09:26]

Free airtime to be provided for municipal election candidates in Azerbaijan

Prior to the municipal elections in Azerbaijan, free airtime and print space will be allocated in the media for the election campaign.
23 October 2009 [09:18]

International Crisis Group releases its opinion on Armenian-Turkish dialogue

Restoration of diplomatic relations between Armenia and Turkey can not lead to Armenia's unconstructive position in the negotiation process on the Nagorno-Karabakh, International Crisis Group's European Program Director Sabine Freizer said.
23 October 2009 [09:07]

U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State arrives in Baku

U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs Tina Kaidanow arrived in Azerbaijan on Oct. 22.
23 October 2009 [08:35]

Azerbaijani, Turkish foreign minister make statements for media

The question of removing Turkish flag from the Martyr's Lane in Baku was discussed at a meeting between Foreign Ministers Ahmet Davutoglu of Turkey and Elmar Mammadyarov of Azerbaijan on Oct. 22 in Baku.
23 October 2009 [08:21]

OSCE Permanent Council discusses South Caucasian conflicts

OSCE Permanent Council discussed the South Caucasian conflicts in Vienna, OSCE web site reported.
22 October 2009 [17:35]

Turkey-Armenia protocols can be ratified only after liberation of Azerbaijan's occupied lands: MP

Co-chairman of Azerbaijani-Turkish working group on inter-parliamentary relations believes that the protocols signed between Ankara and Yerevan will not be ratified by the Turkish Grand National Assembly (Parliament).
22 October 2009 [17:29]

Crisis inside Movement for Karabakh and Republic will not be resolved: Azerbaijani opposition leader

“I think we will be difficult for us to overcome the crisis,” Azerbaijan Democratic Party Chairman Sardar Jalaloglu said commenting on recent differences inside the Movement for Karabakh and Republic.
22 October 2009 [17:18]

Azerbaijani president receives Iranian deputy FM

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has today received Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Mehdi Safari.
22 October 2009 [17:05]

It was Turkey who revived resolution of Karabakh conflict: Turkish foreign minister

The negotiations on Karabakh problem revived thanks to Ankara, which until the end will fight for the liberation of Azerbaijan’s lands, Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu said.
22 October 2009 [16:50]

Azerbaijani president receives Bulgarian foreign minister

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has received today Bulgarian foreign minister Ms. Rumyana Zheleva.
22 October 2009 [16:42]

Turkey hopes to achieve mutual understanding with Azerbaijan on energy projects: FM

Turkey hopes to achieve mutual understanding with Azerbaijan on several energy projects, Turkish foreign minister Ahmet Davutoglu said in Baku.
22 October 2009 [16:23]

Israel, Iran hold closed-door talks first time for last 30 years - UPDATE

A representative of the Israel Atomic Energy Commission and a senior Iranian official met last month to discuss the chances of declaring the Middle East a nuclear-free zone, Israel-based Haaretz newspaper reported.
22 October 2009 [16:02]

Turkish President Abdullah Gul comments on Azerbaijan-Turkey relations

“Azerbaijan is our brother. We are one nation with Azerbaijan and always show our solidarity everywhere. We must avoid misunderstandings and behaviors, which harm the brotherhood."
22 October 2009 [15:49]

Azerbaijani flag is dear for Turkey and all Turkish people: Turkish FM

Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu stated that there is no flag problem between Turkey and Azerbaijan.
22 October 2009 [15:38]

Russian, Azerbaijani, Armenians parliamentarians hold meeting in Russia

The meeting of Azerbaijani and Armenian parliamentarians in the Russian parliament has already ended.
22 October 2009 [15:28]

Implementation of conditions of Armenian-Turkish protocols is still far: Turkish parliamentarian

Day.Az interview with Turkish parliament’s International Affairs Committee Deputy Chairman Mehmet Ceylan.
22 October 2009 [15:14]

Azerbaijan hands over BSEC chairmanship to Bulgaria

Azerbaijan has handed over BSEC chairmanship to Bulgaria.
22 October 2009 [14:53]

Durable reconciliation in Caucasus possible only after liberation of Azerbaijan’s occupied lands: Turkish FM

The Turkish Foreign Minister has stated that durable reconciliation in the Caucasus can be possible only after the liberation of the Armenian-occupied lands of Azerbaijan.
22 October 2009 [14:47]

It is important for Armenia Nagorno-Karabakh conflict talks held on Madrid principles: deputy FM

Armenia and Azerbaijan continue talks on resolution of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, Armenian Deputy Foreign Minister Arman Kirakosian told reporters in Baku on Oct. 22.
22 October 2009 [14:12]

Armenian deputy FM answered question on Azerbaijan’s occupied lands in Baku

The first question addressed to Armenian Deputy Foreign Minister Aram Kirakosian, who arrived in Baku to attend a meeting of the BSEC member states, was about occupied territories of Azerbaijan.
22 October 2009 [13:56]

Azerbaijani, Turkish FMs meet in Baku

Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu, who is in Baku to attend the 21st meeting of the Organization of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation, met with his Azerbaijani counterpart Elmar Mammadyarov.
22 October 2009 [13:43]

Armenia sees Turkey-Armenia normalization as separate from resolution of Karabakh conflict: Armenian deputy FM

The normalization of Turkish-Armenian relations and the settlement of the Karabakh conflict are two different processes, said Armenian Deputy Foreign Minister Aram Kirakosyan, who attends BSEC meeting in Baku.
22 October 2009 [13:11]

Karabakh Liberation Organization attempts to rally agaisnt Armenian deputy FM's Baku visit

The Karabakh Liberation Organization (KLO) attempted to hold a rally to protest the Armenian Deputy Foreign Minister's visit to Azerbaijan.
22 October 2009 [12:26]

OSCE monitoring along contact line of Armenian, Azerbaijani armies proceeds without incident

Monitoring was held on the contact line between Armenian and Azerbaijani armed forces on Oct. 22 under a mandate by the special envoy of the OSCE chairman.
22 October 2009 [12:11]

Armenian-Turkish protocols do not fully satisfy either side: Armenian political expert

Day.Az interview with Armenian political expert and Deputy Director of Caucasus Institute Sergey Minasyan.
22 October 2009 [11:55]

Azerbaijani defense minister visits Slovakia

Azerbaijani Defense Minister Colonel General Safar Abiyev has left for Slovakia.
22 October 2009 [11:32]

Int'l conference on Caspian Sea security underway in Baku

Two-day conference on the security issues related the Caspian Sea has started in Baku.
22 October 2009 [10:57]

New draft resolution on so-called "Armenian genocide" introduced to U.S. Senate

A new resolution on so-called "Armenian genocide" was introduced to U.S. Senate on Oct. 21.
22 October 2009 [10:25]

British parliament hosts event on establishment of UK Azeris Network

British parliament hosts event on establishment of UK Azeris Network (UKAN), Azerbaijani embassy in London said.
22 October 2009 [09:36]

Armenian Armed Forces break ceasefire

22 October 2009 [09:16]

Azerbaijan pays UN dues in full

Azerbaijan is one of the 22 states which paid UN dues in full.
22 October 2009 [09:09]

Without solution of Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, opening of Turkey-Armenia borders can not be debated: Turkish MP

Without solution of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, opening Turkey-Armenia borders can not matter of debate, TRT 3 TV Channel reported quoting Turkish MP from the ruling Justice and Development Party Omer Chelik as saying.
22 October 2009 [09:00]

More than 7,000 candidates approved for municipal elections in Azerbaijan

The district election commissions have approved 7,126 candidates for 1,075 municipalities in Azerbaijan; 2,886 of them have higher education.
22 October 2009 [08:53]

Turkey pursues independent foreign policy: FM

Turkey does not act under anybody's order and it has always pursued independent foreign policy," Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu said at a speech before the members of the Turkish Grand National Assembly, TRT 3 television channel reported.
22 October 2009 [08:41]

Turkey will not take steps harming Azerbaijan's interests: former president

Ankara will not take steps against interests of Azerbaijan, said the former President of Turkey Suleyman Demirel, touching upon the relations between Turkey and Azerbaijan, CİHAN news agency reported.
22 October 2009 [08:21]

Turkish parliament completed session discussing Turkey-Armenia protocols

Grand National Assembly (parliament) of Turkey completed the session, which discussed protocols signed between Ankara and Yerevan, TRT3 television reported.
21 October 2009 [17:28]

If Armenia fulfils its commitments, relations with Turkey will be example for world: Turkish FM

"If Armenia fulfills its commitments, the relationship between the two countries will become a global example."
21 October 2009 [17:10]

Turkish opposition walks out of parliament as a protest

Turkish opposition has walked out of the parliament as a protest.
21 October 2009 [16:51]

Baku looks at Ankara with suspicion: Turkish parliamentarian

The Turkish-Armenian protocols have harmed the Turkey-Azerbaijan relations, Turkish MP from the Republican Peoples Party Shukru Elekdag said, TRT 3 TV Channel reported.
21 October 2009 [16:34]

Situation in Movement for Karabakh and Republic is inadequate and non-standard: Azerbaijani opposition leader

"I think the current situation in the Movement For Karabakh and the Republic is inadequate and non-standard,” said Ali Aliyev, Chairman of the Azerbaijan Citizens’ and Development Party, member of the Movement for Karabakh and Republic.
21 October 2009 [15:49]

Turkey should have reacted immediately after incident with Azerbaijani flag in Turkey: Azerbaijani vice PM

Azerbaijani Vice Prime Minister Ali Hasanov says the Turkish government should have made a statement immediately after incident with the Azerbaijani flag in Turkey.
21 October 2009 [15:29]

Turkey sends note to Azerbaijan

Turkey has sent a note to Azerbaijan due to removal of Turkish flags in front of the Council for Religious Affairs of the Turkish Embassy in Azerbaijan, Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry's Spokesman Elkhan Polukhov said.
21 October 2009 [15:14]

Azerbaijani, Turkish presidents have phone talk

Turkish President Abdullah Gul and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev had a phone talk on Oct. 21, Anadolu news agency reported.
21 October 2009 [14:55]

This is another cheap Armenian provocation: Azerbaijan's National Security Ministry

The Azerbaijani National Security Ministry says reports about the arrest of a person in Armenia engaged in espionage in favor of Azerbaijan are nonsense.
21 October 2009 [14:33]

Games are over, real policy has been launched: Azerbaijani opposition leader

Leader of the Azerbaijani opposition movement believes in Turkish officials' statements that the border with Armenia will not be opened till the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict is solved.
21 October 2009 [14:13]

Belarus presidential elections scheduled for early 2011

Elections of the Belarus President will take place at the beginning of 2011 while elections to local councils of people’s deputies will take place in the second half of spring 2010, presumably in April, Belta reported.
21 October 2009 [13:53]

Australia intends to accelerate withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan

Australia does not want its forces to be in Afghanistan "a day longer than is necessary" and plans to hand over security to domestic forces it is training in a troubled southern province in three to five years, the defense minister said Wednesday, Forbes reported.
21 October 2009 [13:39]

Flags of Turkey and Azerbaijan wave in our hearts together: Azerbaijan’s Unified Popular Front Party

Flags of Turkey and Azerbaijan wave in our hearts together, Azerbaijan’s Unified Popular Front Party Chairman and member of Azerbaijani Milli Majlis (parliament) Gudrat Hasanguliyev said.