Politics

26 October 2009 [12:32]

Turkey condemns terrorist attcks in Iraq

Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan had a phone conversation with Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri Al-Maliki on Sunday and expressed grief over the deaths of up to 140 people in Sunday's double bombing in Baghdad, diplomats said, Turkish Weekly reported.
26 October 2009 [12:15]

Any elections are very important for political parties: Azerbaijani parliamentarian

"The list of candidates for municipal elections was defined at the meeting of political council of our party,” Chairman of the opposition Azerbaijan Democratic Reforms Party (ADRP) and member of the Azerbaijani Milli Majlis (parliament) Asim Mollazade said.
26 October 2009 [10:46]

Turkey to send no additional troops to Afghanistan

PM Erdogan said Turkey does not plan to send more troops to Afghanistan, Worldbulletin reported.
26 October 2009 [10:38]

Catholicos of Georgia, Patriarch Kirill of Russia will meet in Baku

Catholicos-Patriarch of All Georgia Ilia II said that he will meet in Baku with the Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia Kirill.
26 October 2009 [10:24]

Azerbaijani ambassador to Austria meets U.S. co-chair of OSCE MG

Azerbaijani ambassador to Austria and Permanent Representative to the OSCE Fuad Ismayilov met with U.S. co-chair of OSCE Minsk Group Robert Bradtke who was on a visit to Vienna to participate in informal discussions on "Mediation of the OSCE."
26 October 2009 [10:17]

Turkish Ambassador told about influence of Turkey-Armenia protocols on relations with Azerbaijan

Turkey's Ambassador in Washington D.C. Nabi Sensoy on Sunday described a resolution introduced to the U.S. Senate regarding 1915 incidents as "unfortunate".
26 October 2009 [09:53]

Azerbaijani embassy to Georgia to make presentation of book about Armenian aggression

The Azerbaijani embassy to Georgia will make presentation of its book "The aggression of Armenia against the Azerbaijani Republic and its legal consequences" in English and Russian at the Hotel Marriott Courtyard on Oct. 26, 2009, press release of the embassy said.
24 October 2009 [09:23]

Azerbaijani president receives credentials of Italy's ambassador

President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan on Friday received credentials of the newly appointed extraordinary and plenipotentiary ambassador of Italy to Azerbaijan Mario Giorgio Stefano Baldi.
24 October 2009 [09:08]

Security in region requires combined efforts of Caspian littoral states: Azerbaijani deputy FM

Today the chief aim of Caspian littoral states is to combine efforts to ensure security in the region amid the world globalization, said Deputy Foreign Minister of Azerbaijan Khalaf Khalafov.
24 October 2009 [08:46]

Caspian Sea status to be discussed in Ashgabat: Azerbaijani deputy FM

The status of the Caspian Sea will be discussed on November 5-6 in the Turkmen capital of Ashgabat, said Deputy Foreign Minister of Azerbaijan Khalaf Khalafov.
24 October 2009 [08:32]

Azerbaijani foreign minister meets Moldova's state minister

Foreign Minister of Azerbaijan Elmar Mammadyarov met Friday with Moldova`s State Minister Victor Bodiu, press service of the Ministry said.
24 October 2009 [08:21]

Azerbaijani president receives credentials of incoming Dutch ambassador

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev accepted credentials from newly appointed ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands Jan Lucas Inayat van Hoorn on Oct. 23.
23 October 2009 [17:09]

Cooperation with Azerbaijan is very profitable for Belarus: president

There are no avoided topics in Belarus-Azerbaijan relations, said President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko as he met with Yagub Eyubov, First Deputy Prime Minister of Azerbaijan, on Oct. 23.
23 October 2009 [16:37]

Palestinian FM to visit Azerbaijan

23 October 2009 [16:12]

Next meeting of Azerbaijani and Armenian parliamentarians may take place in Baku or Yerevan

The next meeting of Azerbaijani and Armenian parliamentarians may take place in Baku, or Yerevan, Azerbaijani MP Sabir Hajiyev, who attended the meeting with Armenian parliamentarians in Moscow, said.
23 October 2009 [15:52]

Azerbaijani foreign minister meets with Egyptian deputy foreign minister

Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Elmar Mammadyarov received Egyptian Deputy Foreign Minister, Ambassador Mohammed Al-Arab, on Oct.23, the ministry said.
23 October 2009 [15:35]

Armenian-Turkish rapprochement depends on Karabakh conflict: political expert

“I do not want to believe in cooling of relations between Azerbaijan and Turkey,” Doctor of Laws, Azerbaijani political expert Rustam Mammadov said commenting on the situation after the signing of Turkey-Armenia protocols in Zurich on Oct. 10.
23 October 2009 [14:48]

It is useless to talk about human rights in country under current system: Armenian ombudsman

Labour laws in Armenia, from an implementation angle, today work on a principle of exploiting labor, Armenia’s Ombudsman Armen Harutyunyan said.
23 October 2009 [14:20]

Azerbaijani foreign minister meets U.S. deputy assistant secretary of state

Minister of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan Elmar Mammadyarov met with U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs Tina Kaidanow on Oct. 23.
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.