Politics

23 June 2010 [14:34]

Russian expert: Azerbaijan's Military Doctrine will force Armenian side to make some changes

Interview with editor-in-chief of Russia-based Agency of Political News Konstantin Krylov.
23 June 2010 [13:49]

Azerbaijani FM: Baku may refuse from military rhetoric only after deoccupation of Azerbaijani lands

"Baku may refuse from the military solution only after deoccupation of Azerbaijani lands," Azerbaijani Foreign Minister said at the joint press conference with Austrian Foreign Minister.
23 June 2010 [13:32]

Azerbaijani President attends opening of 35th annual meeting of IDB group in Baku

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has today attended the opening of the 35th annual meeting of the Islamic Development Bank (IDB) Group in Baku.
23 June 2010 [13:24]

Austrian Foreign Minister: Cooperation with Azerbaijan is priority for Austria

Cooperation between Azerbaijan and Austria always had deep roots. Now it moves to a new level, Austrian Foreign Minister Michael Shpindelegger said at a joint press-conference with Azerbaijani counterpart in Baku.
23 June 2010 [13:15]

"Recent Armenian frontline provocation aims to divert attention from country’s disregard of international resolutions"

Interview with Azerbaijanu military expert Mehdi Mehdiyev.
23 June 2010 [12:58]

Special session of Azerbaijani Parliament ends

The special session of the Azerbaijan Parliament finalized. Speaker of the Milli Majlis of Azerbaijan Republic informed on the bills on agenda.
23 June 2010 [12:45]

Azerbaijan ruling party deputy chief meets OSCE ODIHR electoral chief

Deputy Chairman, Executive Secretary of the New Azerbaijan Party (YAP), MP Ali Ahmadov has met head of the Election Department at the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) Nicolas Kaczorowski.
23 June 2010 [12:13]

Areas for construction of settlements for disaster zones' residents defined

Areas for construction of building for the residents of the disaster zones in Azerbaijan are defined, Emergency Situations Minister Kamaladdin Heydarov told media.
23 June 2010 [11:59]

Conference on "Young leaders of the south-eastern Europe for cooperation and security" wrapped up in Istanbul

A two-day international conference entitled "Young leaders of the south-eastern Europe for cooperation and security" wrapped up in Istanbul on June 22, according to the Organization of the Islamic Conference Youth Forum.
23 June 2010 [11:25]

"Azerbaijan, Indonesia to expand legal basis"

Azerbaijan and Indonesia plan to expand a legal basis.
23 June 2010 [11:07]

Azerbaijan, Indonesia to exchange mutual state visits

Azerbaijan and Indonesia expect mutual state visits.
23 June 2010 [09:45]

Baku hosts IDB Strategic Partnership Forum

The Islamic Development Bank (IDB) has today held a Strategic Partnership Forum in Baku, aimed at contributing to developing strategic policy dialogue and exchanging experience in tackling common challenges in IDB member countries.
23 June 2010 [09:15]

Azerbaijani Premier meets IFAD chief

Prime Minister of Azerbaijan Artur Rasizade met President of International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) Kanayo Nwanze on June 22.
23 June 2010 [09:08]

Azerbaijani, Armenian delegations to PACE meet in Strasbourg

On the second working day of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) delegations of Azerbaijan and Armenia have had a meeting on the initiative of PACE President Mevlut Cavusoglu.
23 June 2010 [09:00]

Azerbaijani President received credentials from incoming Austrian ambassador

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received credentials of newly-appointed Austrian Ambassador Sylvia Meier-Kajbic on June 22.
22 June 2010 [18:07]

Azerbaijan President congratulates Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev congratulated his Royal Highness Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg on the country`s national holiday.
22 June 2010 [17:43]

Armenia opposes possible re-launch of PACE Committee on Nagorno-Karabakh

The Armenian delegation is preparing a statement on the possible re-establishment of the PACE Committee on Nagorno-Karabakh, Mediamax agency reported.
22 June 2010 [17:16]

Chancellor: Germany supports OSCE Minsk Group's efforts

Germany's Chancellor Angela Merkel and Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan discussed the settlement of the Karabakh problem in Berlin today, according to ArmToday.
22 June 2010 [16:36]

ODIHR mission studies pre-election situation in Azerbaijan

Pre-election assessment mission of the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) studies the pre-election situation in Azerbaijan on the eve of parliamentary elections.
22 June 2010 [15:28]

"Azerbaijani armed forces must be prepared to liberate the occupied territories"

Interview with expert on security at Oslo-based International Peace Research Institute Pavel Bayev.
22 June 2010 [15:03]

Azerbaijani opposition party to hold mass rallies next month

The opposition Musavat party and Union for Democracy will hold mass rallies next month. The decision was made at a meeting June 21, the party said.
22 June 2010 [14:03]

President Ilham Aliyev receives incoming UN resident-coordinator in Azerbaijan

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received new UN resident-coordinator Fikret Akcura today.
22 June 2010 [13:24]

Exposed: Armenians turned the mosque in Azerbaijani Agdam region into a... - PHOTOS

Armenians have turned the mosque in Azerbaijan’s Agdam town built by the architect Kerbalai Safi Khan Qarabaghi in 1868-1870 into a pigpen and cowshed, according to Kavkazcenter website.
22 June 2010 [12:45]

Turkish MP explains Ankara's role, if another Karabakh war breaks out

Interview with member of the Grand National Assembly (Parliament) of Turkey from the ruling Justice and Development Party Irfan Gunduz.
22 June 2010 [12:07]

Declaration on Nagorno-Karabakh conflict circulated at PACE

The declaration, entitled "Necessity of intensifying the activities of the subcommittee on Nagorno-Karabakh", prepared by a member of the Azerbaijani delegation Rafael Huseynov, was circulated at the PACE on the first day of organization's summer session.
22 June 2010 [09:37]

Azerbaijan and European Commission kick off technical session for Eastern Partnership

Azerbaijan and European Commission have launched the first technical session in Brussels, Belgium as part of the EU`s Eastern Partnership Program.
22 June 2010 [09:30]

OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairs condemn use of force on Azerbaijani-Armenian troops contact line

The Co-Chairs of the OSCE Minsk Group strongly condemned the use of force on Azerbaijani-Armenian troops contact line and "regret the senseless loss of life", according to the Co-Chairs' statement released on Monday.
22 June 2010 [09:16]

Azerbaijani justice minister met the Head of OSCE office in Baku

Azerbaijan's Justice Minister, Chairman of Judicial-Legal Council Fikrat Mammadov met the Head of the OSCE Office in Baku Ali Bilge Cankorel on June 21.
22 June 2010 [09:10]

PACE President explained the "best way" for Nagorno-Karabakh conflict resolution

The best way for solving the Nagorno-Karabakh problem is to implement PACE's 1416 resolution, PACE President Mevlut Cavusoglu told journalists.
21 June 2010 [17:22]

Conference on business and investment opportunities in Azerbaijan and CIS held in Baku

A conference on business and investment opportunities in Azerbaijan and CIS has today kicked off in Baku as part of the 35th Meeting of the Board of Executive Directors of the Islamic Development Bank, IDB.
21 June 2010 [16:53]

"Baku makes it clear, that use of force is an option in Karabakh conflict settlement"

Interview with Vice President of Russia-based Political Technologies Center, Russian political analyst Sergey Mikheyev.
21 June 2010 [16:20]

PACE chairman: Activity of Sub-committee on Nagorno-Karabakh remains urgent

Activity of the Sub-committee on Nagorno-Karabakh remains urgent, the PACE President Movlut Cavusoglu said at a press conference on the eve of the organization's summer session.
21 June 2010 [13:53]

Azerbaijani journalist detained in Ardabil

Journalist and blogger Ibrahim Rashidi (Savalan), who peacefully struggles for national rights of Azerbaijanis in Iran, was arrested in Ardabil, Yashar Hakkakpour, human rights activist of the Committee on Azerbaijani Political Prisoners said.
21 June 2010 [12:27]

Armenian armed forces attacked Azerbaijani army again

The Armenian armed forces again attacked Azerbaijani troops.
21 June 2010 [11:30]

Pace summer session starts today

The agenda of the summer session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) includes discussions the functioning of democratic institutions in Azerbaijan, the website of the Council of Europe reported.
21 June 2010 [09:54]

Azerbaijani Defense Ministry confirmed the contact line shootout

Azerbaijani Defense Ministry has confirmed the shooting between Azerbaijani and Armenian armies that have claimed at least four lives on June 18.
21 June 2010 [09:25]

Shooting continues: soldiers dead on the Armenian-Azerbaijani contact lines

Shooting occurred on the contact line of Azerbaijani and Armenian troops on June 18, APA reports citing Armenian press.
19 June 2010 [13:31]

Polish ambassador visits Baku Slavic University

Outgoing Polish ambassador to Azerbaijan Krzysztof Krajewski was a guest of the “Ambassador Hour” club at the Baku Slavic University (BSU).
19 June 2010 [12:51]

Azerbaijani, U.S. military men to attend joint exercises

The U.S. militaries will participate in joint military exercise.
19 June 2010 [12:42]

Azerbaijani expert: Azerbaijan should not wait for Armenia to to voice its response to updated Madrid principles

“Armenia’s current stance is not surprising because the power in Armenia is held by those who acceded to it by speculating on a Karabakh theme,” Azerbaijani political expert, Chairman of the Azerbaijan Social-Democratic Party Araz Alizade said.
19 June 2010 [12:33]

Greek president to pay official visit to Azerbaijan

Greek President Karolos Papoulias will pay an official visit to Azerbaijan.
19 June 2010 [12:24]

Baku and Caspian littoral bishop to formally refute reports about his visit to Nagorno-Karabakh

Baku and Caspian littoral bishop Alexander is going to formally refute the information about his visit to Nagorno-Karabakh.
19 June 2010 [11:59]

Azerbaijan delegation attends UN General Assembly special session on fight against transnational organized crime

Azerbaijan delegation participated in a special session of the UN General Assembly dedicated to the fight against transnational organized crime, said in the press release of Permanent Mission of Azerbaijan to the UN.
19 June 2010 [11:41]

Azerbaijani defense ministry sues newspaper

The Azerbaijani Defense Ministry has filed a lawsuit against a newspaper.
19 June 2010 [11:35]

Azerbaijan Parliament adopts bill on additions and amendments to Electoral Code

The Parliament of Azerbaijan adopted a bill on making additions and amendments to the Electoral Code at its extraordinary meeting on June 18.
19 June 2010 [09:45]

Azerbaijani top diplomat meets speaker of Saudi Arabia's Consultative Assembly

Foreign Minister of Azerbaijan Elmar Mammadyarov met Friday speaker of Saudi Arabia's Consultative Assembly, Shura Council, Abdullah Bin Mohammed Bin Ibrahim Al-Sheikh.