Politics

17 September 2009 [09:54]

Iran, Azerbaijan must intensify fight against drug smuggling: ambassador

Iranian Ambassador to Azerbaijan Muhammadbaghir Bahrami believes that Iran and Azerbaijan must intensify fight against drug smuggling.
17 September 2009 [08:57]

Armenia-Turkey agreements may harm friendship between Azerbaijan,Turkey especially built by Demirel and Heydar Aliyev: Democratic Party leader

Turkey’s Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu completed meetings with leaders of political parties as part of six-week internal political discussions concerning the protocols initialed with Armenia, Turkish news agencies reported.
17 September 2009 [08:40]

Azerbaijani president receives ambassadors of Muslim countries - UPDATE

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev met here with ambassadors of Muslim countries in Azerbaijan on the occasion of Ramadan Holiday on Sept. 16.
17 September 2009 [08:21]

Azerbaijani president congratulates newly elected Japanese prime minister

President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan sent a congratulatory message to the newly elected Prime Minister of Japan, Yukio Hatoyama.
16 September 2009 [17:13]

Zhirinovsky's opinion on Nagorno-Karabakh not reflects Kremlin's position: Russian MP

Vladimir Zhirinovsky's opinion on Nagorno-Karabakh stated in an interview with News Armenia in no way reflects Kremlin's position, said Sergei Markov, member of the Russian Federal Assembly State Duma of the fifth convention and member of the 'United Russia' faction.
16 September 2009 [16:52]

Turkish party leader: Government says Armenia will begin to free occupied lands

“The government says us that Armenians will begin to free seven occupied regions as the process goes on."
16 September 2009 [15:55]

U.S. expert: Appointment of new co-chairs of OSCE MG will bring new energy

Appointment of new cho-chairs of the OSCE Minsk Group will bring a new breath to resolution of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, Former U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Richard Armitrage told reporters in Baku.
16 September 2009 [15:36]

'Milliyet' newspaper releases date for signing Armenia-Turkey protocols

The agreements between Turkey and Armenia will be signed on Oct. 13, Turkey-based Milliyyet newspaper reported quoting sources in country’s Foreign Ministry as saying.
16 September 2009 [15:22]

New U.S. co-chair of OSCE MG to visit Azerbaijan

New U.S. co-chair of the OSCE Minsk Group Robert Bradtke will visit Azerbaijan by end of September, Head of the U.S. Embassy Public Relations Office Terry Davidson told reporters.
16 September 2009 [14:49]

Azerbaijani political analysts predict breakthrough in solution of Nagorno-Karabakh conflict

Azerbaijani political analysts predict a breakthrough in the solution of the Armenian -Azerbaijani Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.
16 September 2009 [14:37]

European parliament prolongs Barroso's term by five years more

The European Union Parliament in Strasbourg on Wednesday re-elected Jose Mauel Barroso for a second term as the EU president, AP reported.
16 September 2009 [14:24]

Japan's parliament elects new prime minister

Longtime opposition leader Yukio Hatoyama was elected prime minister of Japan on Wednesday, promising to reinvigorate the world’s second-largest economy and shake up government with his left-of-center party.
16 September 2009 [14:11]

More than ten agreements may be signed during Kazakh president’s visit to Baku: ambassador

“More than ten agreements may be signed during upcoming visit of the Kazakh president to Baku,” Azerbaijani ambassador to Kazakhstan Latif Gandilov said.
16 September 2009 [13:19]

EU to enhance cooperation with Azerbaijan

EU General Affairs and External Relations Council had an exchange of views on enhancing EU relations with Azerbaijan, Armenia and Georgia as part of EU’s Eastern Partnership program.
16 September 2009 [12:02]

Media reports on erecting memorial to Armenian "genocide" in Israeli city are untrue

The Armenian media reports claiming that the first memorial to victims of the so-called Armenian "genocide" will be erected in the Israeli town of Petach Tikva are untrue, Hezy Hakak, official of the City Hall of Petach Tikva said.
16 September 2009 [11:41]

Turkish MP: We will not support Armenia-Turkey protocols

Member of the Turkish parliament from the Republican People’s Party Birgen Keles confirmed that her party will not support opening of the Turkey-Armenia border.
16 September 2009 [11:26]

Date set for GUAM foreign ministers' meeting

GUAM (Georgia, Ukraine, Azerbaijan, Moldova) foreign ministers will meet in New York on Sept. 25 to discuss cooperation prospects.
16 September 2009 [11:18]

Turkish FM says what Armenia will do after border is opened

After consultations with the country's political parties on the Turkish-Armenian protocols, Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu expressed concern that Armenia will not abandon "genocide" claims even after the border is opened, Turkish Anadolu news agency reported.
16 September 2009 [10:23]

Iran interested in peace and security: Sweden's FM

Iran is interested in peace and security in the region, and the West is ready to hold a dialogue with Tehran, Swedish Foreign Minister Carl Bild, who is chairing the EU, said.
16 September 2009 [10:11]

"South Gas Corridor" project should be realized: UK Energy Minister

The United Kingdom supports energy policies of the European Union, the main component of which is to diversify energy supply routes, UK Energy Minister Lord Hunt said.
16 September 2009 [09:48]

Azerbaijan has a key role to play in Nabucco project: expert at Carleton University

Robert Cutler, Senior Research Fellow at Institute of European, Russian and Eurasian Studies at Carleton University spoke to Day.Az in an interview.
16 September 2009 [09:33]

Turkish opposition leader cites four fundamental problems of Caucasus

After having a meeting with leader of Felicity Party Numan Kurtulmus, Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu met with CHP leader Deniz Baykal as part of the six-week internal political discussions on the protocols initialed with Armenia.
16 September 2009 [09:26]

Turkey is a convenient place for EU-Iran discussions on nuclear program: European analyst

Turkey may host the Iran and the EU "six" discussions on the Iranian nuclear program, as it is a convenient place for both sides to meet, well-known European analyst, Michael Emerson, said.
16 September 2009 [08:32]

Azerbaijani president receives EU energy commissioner

Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev received EU Energy Commissioner Andris Piebalgs on Sept. 15.
15 September 2009 [17:52]

Azerbaijani president receives Georgian FM

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has today received Georgian Foreign Minister Grigol Vashadze.
15 September 2009 [17:41]

Discussions on Turkey-Armenia protocols start in Turkey

Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davudoglu met with Deniz Baykal, Leader of the Republican People's Party (CHP), to discuss the Turkey-Armenia protocol reached under the mediation of Switzerland, Turkish Cihan news agency reported.
15 September 2009 [17:13]

Iranian ambassador to Azerbaijan: Caspian sea status may not be determined without participation of any littoral state

The status of the Caspian Sea may not be determined without participation of any of the littoral states, Iranian ambassador to Azerbaijan Muhammadbaghir Bahrami said at a new conference.
15 September 2009 [16:51]

Azerbaijani president congratulates Mexican counterpart

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has sent a letter of congratulation to his Mexican counterpart Felipe Calderon Hinojosa on the country`s Independence day.
15 September 2009 [16:11]

No secret contacts between Armenia, Azerbaijan: MP

“There is no any secret talks between Azerbaijan and Armenia,” Azerbaijani member of parliament Aydin Mirzazade said commenting on reports by Regnum news agency claiming that Armenia and Azerbaijan are coordinating procedures of liberating five regions around Karabakh.
15 September 2009 [15:14]

SimTravel makes gross error related to Azerbaijan – Photo

Various companies produce so-called tourist SIM-card for travellers to ensure convenient mobile communication.
15 September 2009 [14:26]

Gabala radar station is potential priority for U.S.-Russia missile defense cooperation: U.S. senator

U.S. Senator from Michigan Carl Levin says Azerbaijan's Gabala radio station might be announced potential priority for the U.S.-Russia missile defense cooperation.
15 September 2009 [14:08]

Turkey never to take step contrary to Azerbaijan's interests: ambassador

Turkey will never take steps contrary to Azerbaijan's interests, Turkish Ambassador to Azerbaijan Hulusi Kilic told reporters after the memorial ceremony devoted to the 91st anniversary of Baku's liberation from occupation with the help of the Caucasus Islamic Army commanded by Nuru Pasha.
15 September 2009 [13:39]

Azerbaijani FM to trip to Iran

Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Elmar Mammadyarov will discuss the bilateral and regional perspectives of the Azerbaijan-Iran cooperation in Tehran.
15 September 2009 [12:57]

Azerbaijan, Tuvalu to establish diplomatic ties

Azerbaijan and Tuvalu have signed a joint communiqué on establishing diplomatic ties between the countries.
15 September 2009 [12:44]

Azerbaijani FM meets Georgian counterpart

Azerbaijani Minister of Foreign Affairs Elmar Mammadyarov met with visiting Georgian counterpart Grigol Vashadze on Sept. 14.
15 September 2009 [12:10]

Washington to host conference on U.S.-Azerbaijan strategic partnership

A conference “Strategic Partnership between U.S. and Azerbaijan: Bilateral and Regional Criteria” will be held in Georgetown University in Washington on Sept. 18.
15 September 2009 [11:54]

Nagorno-Karabakh can be resolved only with assistance of regional countries: Iranian ambassador

The Nagorno-Karabakh conflict can be resolved only with assistance of region's countries, Iranian Ambassador to Azerbaijan Muhammadbaghir Bahrami told reporters.
15 September 2009 [10:21]

Ashgabat has more desire than physical fitness: expert

“The presence of huge gas reserves in Turkmenistan is an important factor, but this time it has no decisive role,” expert at Azerbaijani Lider-TV Tofiq Abbasov said commenting on latest statement by Turkmen President Gurbanguly Berdimuhammedov claiming that the country has enough stocks of gas for Nabucco.
15 September 2009 [10:09]

Former U.S. deputy Seceratry of State to visit Azerbaijan

On 16 September the former US Deputy Secretary of State Richard Armitage will visit Azerbaijan.
15 September 2009 [09:58]

Ian Micallef to report on his mission to Azerbaijan

The President a.i. of the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of the Council of Europe will submit a detailed report on the results of the visit to Azerbaijan on Sept. 21 at the next Bureau meeting of the Congress in Strasbourg, statement posted to the Council of Europe's official Web site says.
15 September 2009 [08:21]

President of Heydar Aliyev Foundation presented with Poland’s grand commander’s Cross of Order of Merit - Photo

First Lady of Azerbaijan, President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation, UNESCO and ISESCO goodwill ambassador, MP, Mehriban Aliyeva has been awarded the Grand Commander`s Cross of the Order of Merit of the Polish Republic.
14 September 2009 [17:45]

Azerbaijani opposition party's political council convenes

Azerbaijan National Independence Party Political Council has met today, the party said in a statement.
14 September 2009 [17:24]

Aktau summit was fruitless: political expert

“I think the Aktau meeting of the Caspian littoral states was useful,” Azerbaijani political expert Rasim Musabayov said commenting on results of the Aktau summit of the Caspian littoral states.
14 September 2009 [16:46]

Caspian issues were debated in Aktau behind closed doors: expert

Director of Russia-based Center for Post-Soviet Studies Aleksei Vlasov spoke in an interview with Day.Az.
14 September 2009 [16:27]

Nagorno-Karabakh conflict should be included in Ankara-Yerevan protocols: Turkish opposition leader

Turkish Opposition Leader Deniz Baykal demands to include Nagorno-Karabakh issue in the Ankara-Yerevan protocol signed between Turkey and Armenia in August, Turkish CNN TÜRK TV channel reported.
14 September 2009 [16:12]

Georgian FM visits Azerbaijan

14 September 2009 [15:56]

Head of Azerbaijani delegation: Ian Micallef was pleased with unification of municipalities

"I believe that acting head of the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of the Council of Europe Ian Micallef left Azerbaijan very pleased."
14 September 2009 [14:58]

U.S. Congress library supplemented with book about Nagorno-Karabakh

Two-volume book “Karabakh Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow” published by Karabakh Liberation Organization (KLO) was accepted by the U.S. Congress library’s monograph department.
14 September 2009 [14:44]

Azerbaijani president congratulates Russian counterpart

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev congratulated his Russian Counterpart Dmitry Medvedev on his birthday on Sept.14 over the telephone.
14 September 2009 [13:31]

Lawmaker yelling 'You lie' at Barack Obama not to apologize any more

Republican Rep. Joe Wilson said Sunday he will ignore calls from Democrats demanding he apologize on the House floor for yelling "You lie!" during the president's health care speech to Congress Wednesday, saying he already has said he is sorry, Washington Times reported.
14 September 2009 [10:53]

UN mechanisms on conflict resolution must be strengthened: president of 62nd UN General Assembly

The president of the 62nd UN General Assembly believes raising the Nagorno-Karabakh issue on the level of the General Assembly signals strengthening of the international interest to the region.
14 September 2009 [10:34]

Union of Azerbaijani opposition parties fails to reach agreement to hold forum

The parties included in the Union for Democracy fails to reach agreement to hold an opposition forum, said Ahmad Oruj, Chief of Azadlig party which is a part of the union.
14 September 2009 [10:15]

U.S. president Obama will make a speech on financial crisis

U.S. President Barack Obama will deliver a major speech on the current global financial crisis, the White House said in a statement on Monday.
14 September 2009 [09:51]

Iran's new first vice president appointed

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has elevated his deputy for legal and parliamentary affairs to the position of first vice president, Press TV reported.
14 September 2009 [08:56]

Azerbaijan will turn to Venice Commission for conclusion on constitutional article on municipalities

Ian Micallef, President ai of the Council of Europe Congress of Local and Regional Authorities, gave a press conference following his visit to Azerbaijan.
12 September 2009 [12:52]

Georgia proposes to deprive Russian delegation of voting rights in PACE

Georgian delegation to PACE made a proposal to deprive Russia a right to vote at the forthcoming in late September at the autumn session, said the representative of the delegation of Georgia Giorgi Gabashvili.
12 September 2009 [12:35]

Azerbaijani MPs comment on Aktau summit

The Aktau meeting of the Presidents of Azerbaijan, Russia, Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan is of great importance in terms of future cooperation of the Caspian countries, members of the Azerbaijani Parliament say.
12 September 2009 [11:34]

Iran issues one more statement of protest against Aktau summit

Iran's Foreign Ministry has issued an official warning for being left out by the leaders of the other four Caspian Sea littoral states, Press TV reported.
12 September 2009 [10:41]

Azerbaijani president's visit to Kazakhstan - Photo session

Presidents Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan, Nursultan Nazarbayev of Kazakhstan, Dmitry Medvedev of Russia and Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow of Turkmenistan met in Aktau, Kazakhstan on Sept. 11.
12 September 2009 [09:16]

Obama says U.S. resolve to fight terrorism will never falter

President Barack Obama sought to rally Americans behind the war in Afghanistan on the eighth anniversary of the September 11 attacks on the United States as polls show faltering public support for the conflict, Reuters reported.
12 September 2009 [08:56]

Problem of Caspian Sea delimitation will be successfully solved on basis of friendship and good neighborhood: Azerbaijani president (UPDATE)

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev ended his visit to Kazakhstan.
12 September 2009 [08:48]

U.S. drafts U.N. resolution urging nuclear disarmament

The United States has drafted a U.N. Security Council resolution calling on all countries with atomic weapons to get rid of them, a text Washington hopes will be approved by a special council session presided over by U.S. President Barack Obama, Reuters reported.
12 September 2009 [08:29]

Council of Europe representative appreciates Azerbaijan's efforts to develop municipalities

Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of Council of Europe highly appreciated the work carried out in Azerbaijan to improve municipalities.
11 September 2009 [17:33]

Russian president arrives in Kazakhstan to meet leaders of Caspian littoral states

Russian President Dmitry Medvedev arrived in Kazakhstan on Friday, kicking off a tour of the energy-rich Caspian Sea region.
11 September 2009 [16:31]

IDPs' participation in municipal elections is problem in Azerbaijan: CEC chief

The participation of the internally displaced persons (IDP) in the municipal elections is a problem, the chairman of the Azerbaijan Central Election Commission (CEC) Mazahir Panahov said.
11 September 2009 [16:14]

Azerbaijani politicians comment on September 11, 2001 events - SURVEY

Azerbaijani political experts answered to question “what has changed in the world after the events of September 11, 2001?”