Politics

04 June 2010 [18:41]

Belarus President meets Azerbaijani Premier

President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko has today received at his temporary residence Prime Minister of Azerbaijan Artur Rasizade.
04 June 2010 [18:15]

Azerbaijan Academy of Public Administration hosts international conference

An international conference on “Global financial crisis and anti-crisis policy in public management: world practice and an Azerbaijani model” has been held at the Academy of Public Administration under the Azerbaijan President.
04 June 2010 [17:55]

Venice Commission provides conclusion on Azerbaijan's Constitution Law on "Normative legal acts"

The 83rd plenary session of the Venice Commission started today.
04 June 2010 [16:36]

Cyprus to host conference of CoE parliament speakers

The next Conference of Presidents of Parliament of the Council of Europe states will be held in Limassol, Cyprus, from 10 to 12 June 2010.
04 June 2010 [16:08]

Azerbaijani Parliament to debate 'Science' bill

The work on a bill on science has completed, chairman of the parliamentary committee on science and education Shamsaddin Hajiyev said at a meeting of the committee.
04 June 2010 [15:35]

Brussels to host roundtable on EU and Caspian region - strategy selection

A roundtable meeting under the theme “The European Union and the Caspian Region - strategy selection” will be held in Brussels, Belgium next Monday as part of the Trans-Caspian political platform project.
04 June 2010 [14:10]

Azerbaijan, Russia discuss interparliamentary relations

Chairman of Azerbaijan's Parliament Ogtay Asadov has met Chairman of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of Russia Sergey Mironov. He praised the Russia-Azerbaijan relations.
04 June 2010 [11:45]

Azerbaijan to deport nearly 80 foreigners

The State Migration Service of Azerbaijan is set to deport nearly 80 foreigners in an administrative order.
04 June 2010 [09:20]

Azerbaijani delegation attends 3rd forum of UN Alliance of Civilizations

Chairman of Azerbaijan's State Committee for the Work with Religious Associations Hidayat Orujov attended the 3rd Forum of the UN Alliance of Civilizations in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
03 June 2010 [18:32]

Azerbaijani Speaker: No unsolved issues between Russia and Azerbaijan

Russia and Azerbaijan are strategic partners. There are no unsolved problems between them, Chairmen of the Federation Council Sergei Mironov and the Azerbaijani Parliament Oktay Asadov said at a meeting today.
03 June 2010 [17:22]

Azerbaijani draft military doctrine to be considered in Parliament

It was recommended to consider the Azerbaijani Draft Military Doctrine in the Azerbaijani Parliament.
03 June 2010 [16:41]

Greece-Azerbaijan agreement on cooperation in emergency situations will be tabled in parliament

Agreement on mutual assistance in elimination of disaster affects, which was signed between Azerbaijan and Greece in Athens in February, will be tabled at the Azerbaijani parliament.
03 June 2010 [15:32]

Azerbaijani political expert on possibility of war between Israel and Turkey

Day.Az interview with Azerbaijani political expert Zardusht Alizade.
03 June 2010 [15:12]

Azerbaijanis detained in Israel to return home, date revealed

Two Azerbaijani activists on-board Gaza-bound Freedom Flotilla aid convoy intercepted by Israel will return home on Sunday, the Isareli Interior Ministry Immigration Department said.
03 June 2010 [14:28]

Venice Commission to consider draft law on Azerbaijani normative legal acts

The Venice Commission will consider the draft law on normative legal acts of Azerbaijan June 4.
03 June 2010 [14:13]

U.S. congresswoman congratulates Azerbaijan on Republic Day

Member of the U.S. House of Representatives Mrs. Lynn C. Woolsey from California has congratulated Azerbaijan on the Day of Republic.
03 June 2010 [13:33]

Why updated Madrid principles do not suit Armenia...

"All indications are that the Armenian authorities do not like the updated Madrid principles," Azerbaijani political analyst Rasim Musabayov said.
03 June 2010 [12:55]

Israeli ambassador: Departure of Azerbaijanis from Israel is matter of logistics

Departure of two Azerbaijani citizens on-board Freedom Flotilla intercepted by Israeli commandos is a matter of the logistics, Israeli Ambassador to Azerbaijan Michael Lavon Lotem said.
03 June 2010 [12:20]

Caucasus Muslims Board Chairman: Israeli leadership should either apologize or resign

Caucasus Muslims Board Chairman Haji Allahshukur Pashazade strongly condemned the Israeli attack on Gaza humanitarian aid flotilla describing it as atrocity in international waters.
03 June 2010 [11:28]

Azerbaijani political analyst on Israeli commandos' attack on Gaza aid flotilla

Azerbaijan is a closest ally of Turkey, and there cannot be two opinions concerning Israeli armed attack on a humanitarian aid flotilla, Azerbaijani political scientist Fikrat Sadigov said.
03 June 2010 [09:30]

Azerbaijani MP highlights Nagorno-Karabakh conflict at the Doha forum

Member of the Azerbaijan Parliament Ganira Pashayeva has addressed the 10th Doha Forum, highlighting the consequences of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict.
02 June 2010 [17:25]

Azerbaijani CEC will prepare for parliamentary elections with Venice Commission

The Azerbaijani Central Election Commission (CEC) plans to hold preparations for the parliamentary elections together with the Venice Commission in June, CEC Chairman Mazahir Panahov said.
02 June 2010 [16:17]

Belarus President to launch Azerbaijan visit

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko will pay official visit to Baku June 2 and hold the first meeting June 3, the presidential press-service told Trend.
02 June 2010 [15:35]

"Armenia will either accept updated Madrid principles, or it will untie Azerbaijan's hands"

Day.Az interview Vice President of Russia-based Political Technologies Center, Russian political expert Sergey Mikheyev.
02 June 2010 [15:27]

Azerbaijan - an attractive country for foreigners

Chief of the State Migration Service Arzu Rahimov met delegation led by the UNHCR regional representative Guillermo Bettocchi.
02 June 2010 [10:40]

Speaker of Azerbaijani parliament to pay two-day official visit to Russia

Speaker of the Azerbaijani parliament Ogtay Asadov will pay an official visit to Russia.
02 June 2010 [09:43]

Baku hosts 5th interparliamentary conference on HIV/AIDS

Azerbaijan's capital has hosted a 5th interparliamentary conference aimed at exploring priorities of regional cooperation in improving HIV/AIDS legislation.
02 June 2010 [09:35]

Azerbaijani President offers Republic Day greetings to his Italian counterpart

Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev has sent a letter of congratulation to President of Italy Giorgio Napolitano on his country`s national holiday - Anniversary of the Republic.
02 June 2010 [09:13]

Azerbaijani official: Armed attack on humanitarian convoy should find its fair estimate

The armed attack on humanitarian convoy should be investigated and the incident should find its fair estimate, Novruz Mammadov, head of foreign relations department of the Presidential Administration of Azerbaijan, said on June 1.
02 June 2010 [08:48]

Book on Azerbaijan's diplomacy presented in Pakistan

A book marking the 90th anniversary of the founding of diplomacy in Azerbaijan has been launched in Pakistan.
02 June 2010 [08:40]

Azerbaijani MPs to attend 35th plenary session of PABSEC General Assembly

Azeri MPs Asaf Hajiyev, Mubariz Gurbanly and Jala Aliyeva have left for Belgrade to attend the 35th Plenary Session of PABSEC General Assembly.
01 June 2010 [17:44]

Azerbaijani MP conducts meetings within Doha Forum - PHOTOS

Azerbaijani MP Ganira Pashayeva conducted several meetings with the presidents of some countries within the 10th Doha Forum.
01 June 2010 [17:06]

Conference "Karabakh: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow" starts in Baku

A two day conference “Karabakh: yesterday, today and tomorrow” initiated by Karabakh Liberation Organization has convened in Baku.
01 June 2010 [15:55]

Azerbaijan Democratic Republic's 92nd marked in Paris

The embassy of Azerbaijan in France and the country's permanent delegation to UNESCO have co-organized a celebratory event to mark 28 May- Day of Republic.
01 June 2010 [15:25]

Ankara hosts international conference on NGOs' role in Nagorno-Karabakh conflict settlement

An international conference has been held in Ankara on the role of the Turkic world's NGOs and Diaspora organizations in resolution of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.
01 June 2010 [15:03]

Azerbaijani parliament may include Electoral Law into agenda

Discussion on the Electoral Law can be included on the agenda of the Azerbaijani parliament, Deputy Speaker of the Azerbaijani Parliament Bahar Muradova told media.
01 June 2010 [14:51]

Azerbaijani embassy in Minsk marks Republic Day

Azerbaijani Embassy to Belarus has arranged a celebrative event to mark the Republic Day.
01 June 2010 [14:12]

ICRC representatives visit Armenian family in Azerbaijan

Representatives of the International Committee of the Red Cross in Azerbaijan visited the Armenian family, who crossed into the Azerbaijani territory on January 10, 2010, Spokesperson of the ICRC office Gulnaz Guliyeva said.
01 June 2010 [13:52]

Ashton Kutcher and Demi Moore to visit Baku and help solving the Karabakh conflict?

Hollywood actor Ashton Kutcher, reportedly, wishes to visit Baku, and support Azerbaijan in the Nagorno-Karabakh dispute.
01 June 2010 [13:43]

Azerbaijani Deputy Speaker hopes for peaceful solution to Turkesh-Israeli conflict

Deputy Speaker of the Azerbaijani Parliament expressed hope for a peaceful solution of the problem between Turkey and Israel.
01 June 2010 [13:27]

Arnold Schwarzenegger: "We appreciate contribution of Americans of Azerbaijani origin to our "Golden State"

The governor of the U.S. State of California Arnold Schwarzenegger congratulated Azerbaijani people on the occasion of May 28 - Republic Day.
01 June 2010 [13:12]

Azerbaijan's Republic Day marked in Syria

The Azerbaijan's embassy in Syria has organized an official function to mark the 92nd anniversary of the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic.
01 June 2010 [12:20]

"Visit to Nagorno-Karabakh was personal initiative of Russian MPs"

The visit to Nagorno-Karabakh was a personal initiative of members of the Russian State Duma, but not an official delegation, said the Vice Speaker of the Council of Federation Svetlana Orlova, RIA Novosti reported.
01 June 2010 [11:40]

Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry expressed attitude to tensions in Israel-Turkey relations

Azerbaijan's Foreign Ministry expressed its attitude to the tensions between Israel and Turkey.
01 June 2010 [10:33]

Heads of Azerbaijan local authorities visit France

Heads of local authorities from a number of Azerbaijan regions have visited France this week to learn about experience of French municipalities, water supply, environment protection, domestic waste recycling.
01 June 2010 [10:19]

Azerbaijan's Republic Day marked in Pakistan

Azerbaijan's embassy in Islamabad has organized an event to mark the 92nd anniversary of the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic.
01 June 2010 [10:06]

Settlement of Nagorno-Karabakh dispute is just around the corner...?

Speaker of Russia's State Duma Boris Gryzlov said there are good chances to resolve the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict in the short run.