Politics

02 May 2009 [09:30]

Member of Armenian National Congress: Serzh Sargsyan believes that concessions in foreign policy will help him to continue his terror inside the country but he is mistaken

The presence of so many people at today's rally proves that our movement is gaining momentum, the member of the Armenian National Congress David Shahnazaryan said during the opposition rally that is taking place in Yerevan for the moment.
01 May 2009 [15:41]

Yerevan is preparing for opposition rally

The opposition and the police are preparing for today's rally. The opposition is planning to rally near Matenadaran and then to move to Myasnikyan Monument.
01 May 2009 [15:37]

Azerbaijan continues successful cooperation with NATO

Azerbaijan marks the 15th anniversary of cooperation with NATO, said spokesman of the Defense Ministry of Azerbaijan.
01 May 2009 [13:34]

Azerbaijani Foreign Minister invited to U.S.

Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Elmar Mammadyarov was invited to the United States, the U.S. Embassy in Azerbaijan Public Relations Department Head Terry Davidson said.
01 May 2009 [13:32]

Spokesman for Defense Ministry: In contrast to the Armenian part Azerbaijan treats war prisoners based on principles of humanity

Soldier of the national army of Azerbaijan Hasanov Rafig in Armenian captivity is subjected to pressure and torture, said spokesman for the Defense Ministry Eldar Sabiroglu.
01 May 2009 [10:00]

Armenians violate ceasefire in three regions

Armenians violated ceasefire in Aghdam, Geranboy and Fizuli directions again.
01 May 2009 [09:29]

Chief of General Staff of Turkey: The withdrawal of Armenian troops from the territory of Nagorno-Karabakh is important

"The withdrawal of Armenian troops from the territory of Nagorno Karabakh is very important", said Chief of General Staff of the Turkish Armed Forces Ilker Bashbuk at a press conference in Ankara, the Turkish newspaper Today's Zaman reports.
01 May 2009 [08:55]

Turkish Foreign Minister: A new diplomatic process will start in coming days for normalizing of relations of Turkey and Azerbaijan with Armenia

A new diplomatic process will start in coming days for normalizing of relations of Turkey and Azerbaijan with Armenia in the coming weeks with participation of USA, Russia and Switzerland, according to Turkish Foreign Minister Ali Babacan.
30 April 2009 [09:09]

Paper on Nagorno-Karabakh conflict provided in PACE

On April 29, a paper "Necessity to consider the Nagorno-Karabakh problem in the context of regional relations" was spread in PACE, which was submitted by the member of the Azerbaijani delegation Rafael Huseynov.
30 April 2009 [09:00]

Turkish President: The importance that Azerbaijan and Turkey give to each other is superior than importance given by any other friendly or neighbor countries to each other

“Turkey and Azerbaijan are always holding consultations and Azerbaijan is informed about the Turkey’s policy on the Caucasus, because relations between Azerbaijan and Turkey are deeper that relations of other countries.
30 April 2009 [08:48]

Armenian Foreign Minister: Armenia and Turkey have no agreements regarding Kars Treaty

Armenia and Turkey have no agreements regarding the Kars Treaty, Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian said at the Armenian National Assembly Wednesday in response of the question by Viktor Dallakyan, an independent parliamentarian.
29 April 2009 [17:53]

To restore dialogue between Armenia, Azerbaijan requires patience: Russian FM

To restore a full dialogue between Armenia and Azerbaijan requires a patience and time, Russian Foreign Ministry official Andrey Nesterenko said in a briefing on Moscow, while commenting on the upcoming meeting of the two countries' heads, RIA Novosti reported.
29 April 2009 [17:49]

President of Azerbaijan: We are grateful to NATO for its firm stance on the Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh, and this stance is based on the principle of territorial integrity

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and NATO Secretary General Jaap de Hoop Scheffer have today made statements for media outlets here.
29 April 2009 [17:40]

Russian President’s aide: Our relations with Azerbaijan in the field of energy are developing

"Russia-Azerbaijan relations are developing in all spheres, including energy sphere," Russian president’s aide Arkady Dvorkovich told APA’s Moscow correspondent exclusively after the press conference on St. Petersburg international economic forum.
29 April 2009 [17:08]

Russia's MFA welcomes normalization of relations between Armenia and Turkey

"Russia welcomes any initiative in Yerevan and Ankara, which leads to normalization of relations between the two countries and the reduction of tension in the region as a whole", said spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Andrei Nesterenko at a briefing Wednesday.
29 April 2009 [16:39]

President of Turkey: Turkey's policy in the Caucasus meets the interests of both Ankara and Baku

President of Turkey Abdullah Gul said at a press conference that the policy of Turkey in the Caucasus meets the interests of both Ankara and Baku, according to Turkish Cihan.
29 April 2009 [16:22]

Poland recognizes the territorial integrity of Azerbaijan

During the visit to Poland, Ali Ahmedov, vice-chairman and executive secretary of the Yeni Azerbaijan party, held a number of meetings, reports Day.Az with reference to the press service of the party.
29 April 2009 [15:52]

Chief of General Staff of Turkey: Armenia must withdraw its troops from the occupied territories of Azerbaijan

To resolve the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict Armenia first must withdraw its troops from the occupied Azerbaijani territories.
29 April 2009 [15:36]

Ilham Aliyev met in Brussels with NATO secretary general

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev who is on a working visit to Belgium met with NATO Secretary General Yaap de Hoop Scheffer.
29 April 2009 [15:34]

Political scientist: USA take into account that Islam civilization is an important player on the world arena

Day.Az interview with political scientist Zardusht Alizade.
29 April 2009 [14:56]

Two Armenian servicemen tripped a mine

Two Armenian servicemen of Armenia's Armed Forces have tripped a mine, spokesman of Armenia's Defense Ministry, Colonel Seyran Shahsuvaryan told ArmInfo.
29 April 2009 [14:49]

Organization for Karabakh Liberation to hold action in connection with Shusha's liberation

On May 8 the Organization for Karabakh Liberation is planning to hold an action on the occasion of the 17th anniversary of Shusha, according to the press service for the organization.
29 April 2009 [14:44]

OSCE monitoring on contact line of Azerbaijani and Armenian armed forces records no incidents

The OSCE monitoring held today on the contact line of Azerbaijani and Armenian armed forces near Kokhanabi village of Tovuz, recorded no incidents, according to the press service for the Defense Ministry of Azerbaijan.
29 April 2009 [14:20]

One of biggest tourists websites of Russia does not recognize territorial integrity of Azerbaijan - PHOTO - UPDATED

One of the biggest tourism information search systems of Russia - Tury.Ru- does not recognize the territorial integrity of Azerbaijan and assists in trips to Nagorno Karabakh.
29 April 2009 [10:41]

Doctor of law: Armenians attempt to take "historical revenge" from Turks and Azerbaijanis

Armenians attempt to take "historical revenge" from Turks and Azerbaijanis, said Kamil Salimov, doctor of law and head of criminalistics chair of the Baku State University.
29 April 2009 [09:50]

Armenia still ignores UN Security Council resolutions: Azerbaijan President

Being on a working visit to Belgium, the President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev held a joint press conference as a result of his meeting with European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso, AzerTaj state news agency reported.
29 April 2009 [09:25]

Armenians violate ceasefire in Gazakh

Armenians violated ceasefire in Gazakh direction again.
29 April 2009 [09:09]

Azerbaijani president meets with European Commissioner - UPDATED

Following their working lunch here today Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev and European Commission Chief Jose Manuel Barroso made statements for the media.
29 April 2009 [09:02]

Azerbaijani President congratulates his Israeli counterpart

On April 28, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev congratulated his Israeli counterpart Shimon Peres on the national holiday of the State of Israel - Independence Day, AzerTaj state news agency reported.
28 April 2009 [14:08]

Azerbaijan not needs exceptionally pro-American or pro-Russian policy: director of strategic research centre

Giant countries' double standard policy toward the smalls will come back to themselves, Director of the Centre of Strategic Studies at the Azerbaijani Presidential Administration Elkhan Nuriyev said.
28 April 2009 [14:03]

Peter Semneby: There are new opportunities that may facilitate the process of negotiations between Azerbaijan and Armenia

“There are enough opportunities that may facilitate the process of negotiations between Azerbaijan and Armenia,” special representative of the European Union for the South Caucasus Peter Semneby said, APA’s correspondent reports from Brussels.
28 April 2009 [10:46]

MP: The road map must not damage the national interests of Azerbaijan

The text of the "road map" has not been made public in full, therefore it is difficult to comment on it in press, said Fazil Gazanfaroghlu, chairman of the Great Creation party and deputy of Milli Medjlis.
28 April 2009 [10:25]

Greece-Azerbaijan interparliamentary friendship group's members to visit Baku

Members of Greece-Azerbaijan Interparliamentary friendship group will be visiting Azerbaijan on May 5-8.
28 April 2009 [10:14]

President of Azerbaijan visits Belgium

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev arrived in Belgium for a working visit April 27.
28 April 2009 [10:05]

French President to visit Azerbaijan

French President Nicholas Sarkozy will visit the South Caucasus countries and Kazakhstan, according to AzerTac.
28 April 2009 [10:03]

Armenians violate ceasefire in four regions

Armenians violated ceasefire again.
28 April 2009 [09:46]

Armenian President: Armenia sees Karabakh problem solution only in frames of OSCE Minsk Group and by way of peaceful talks

Armenia sees Karabakh problem solution only in frames of OSCE Minsk Group and by way of peaceful talks and in line with all basic principles of international law, said Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan during the meeting with OSCE MG co-chairs Monday.
28 April 2009 [09:33]

Russian parliamentarian: A very balanced report on the March referendum in Azerbaijan has been introduced to PACE

Russian deputies are satisfied with the referendum in Azerbaijan.
28 April 2009 [09:15]

Matthew Bryza: We hope within several more months to finalize the framework agreement that is defined by the basic [Madrid] principles

ANS TV interview with Matthew Bryza, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State and OSCE MG co-chair from the United States.
27 April 2009 [16:47]

Azerbaijani president visits Belgium

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev left for Belgium on April 27, AzerTag news agency reported.
27 April 2009 [16:40]

MG French co-chair: Establishment of relations between Armenia and Turkey is successful and useful for all countries of the region

Statement of US Department of State about signing a road map between Armenia and Turkey proves that we welcome this step, said OSCE MG co-chair from USA Matthew Bryza in Yerevan.
27 April 2009 [16:11]

OSCE MG Russian co-chair says no completion of Russian military presence in Armenia due to normalizing of Armenian-Turkish relations

Russian co-chair of the OSCE Minsk Group Yuri Merzlyakov has refuted the opinion about the completion of the Russian military presence in Armenia due to the normalization of the Armenian-Turkish relations.
27 April 2009 [15:22]

Matthew Bryza says it's possible to settle Karabakh issue in coming few months

OSCE MG co-chair Matthew Bryza considers it possible to settle the Karabakh issue in the next few months.
27 April 2009 [15:06]

PACE deputy: There were no significant problems during referendum in Azerbaijan

The report of the PACE delegation members about the March referendum in Azerbaijan is positive, said deputy from Spain Pedro Agramont de Mora, who visited Baku as an observer during March 18 referendum, at the spring plenary session of PACE.
27 April 2009 [14:33]

All discussions on Gabala radar station must be coordinated with Azerbaijan: U.S. ambassador

All discussions on possible use of the Gabala radar station first of all must be coordinated with Baku, U.S. ambassador to Azerbaijan Anne Derse said during a meeting with the students of the Baku Slavic University.
27 April 2009 [13:57]

MG French co-chair: We hope the Prague meeting of Presidents of Armenia and Azerbaijan will be very constructive and useful

"After the huge work the OSCE MG co-chairs managed to attain an agreement to hold the next meeting of the presidents of Armenia and Azerbaijan in Prague on May 7, said OSCE MG French co-chair Bernard Fassier during a press conference in Yerevan.
27 April 2009 [12:56]

Nagorno-Karabakh's Azerbaijani community accuses Minsk Group co-chairs of double-standards

Azerbaijani community of Nagorno-Karabakh accuses the OSCE Minsk Group co-chairs of double-standards.
27 April 2009 [12:55]

Matt Bryza says Baku and Yerevan interested in agreement envisioning return of all lands occupied by Armenia to Azerbaijan

Baku and Yerevan are interested in an agreement envisioning return of all lands occupied by Armenia to Azerbaijan, said US co-chair of the OSCE Minsk Group Matthew Bryza, Interfax-Azerbaijan reports.
27 April 2009 [12:44]

French Foreign Ministry: It is important for the Armenian-Turkish rapprochement to promote resolution of the Karabakh conflict

France welcomes the joint statement of the Foreign Ministries of Armenia, Turkey and Switzerland about the development of a road map for normalizing ties, said spokesman for the Foreign Ministry of France Frederick Desagno.
27 April 2009 [11:24]

MP: Sargsyan is playing for public

Day.Az interview with former diplomat and deputy of parliament Nasib Nasibli.
27 April 2009 [10:50]

Erdogan labels U.S. President's April 24 statement unacceptable

Obama's remarks regarding events of 1915 are unacceptable, Turkish Prime Minister said.
27 April 2009 [10:08]

OSCE to monitor contact line between Azerbaijani, Armenian armies

Monitoring will be held on the contact line between Armenian and Azerbaijani armed forces near Kokha Nabi village of Azerbaijan's Tovuz region on April 29.
27 April 2009 [09:14]

The issue of Azerbaijan or Nagorno Karabakh has never been discussed in our relations with Turkey: Armenian President

The Council of National Security of Armenia with participation of country's president Serzh Sargsyan held a session in Yerevan Saturday.
27 April 2009 [09:01]

Armenians violate ceasefire in three regions

Armenian armed forces fired at Azerbaijani armed forces near Ashaghy Askipara village of Gazakh, Azerbaijan from their posts near Voskepar village of Noyemberyan, Armenia from 09:10 until 09:20 on April 26.
27 April 2009 [08:58]

Azerbaijani ruling party says reported details of "Road Map" are untrue

Azerbaijan's ruling New Azerbaijan Party says the details of the Turkey-Armenia "Road Map" reported by media are untrue.
25 April 2009 [12:10]

Turks and Azerbaijanis prevented Armenians from commemorating "genocide" in Washington

Members of Washington-based Turkish and Azerbaijani Diaspora organizations with the help of the local Americans prevented Armenians from rallying outside the Turkish embassy, APA’s US bureau reports.
25 April 2009 [10:31]

Ambassador of Azerbaijan to Turkey denies crisis in ties with Turkey

Turkey and Azerbaijan are "one nation with two states," a relationship that does not allow a crisis to emerge in between the two states, Azerbaijani Ambassador to Turkey Zakir Hashimov has said.
25 April 2009 [09:45]

Armenians violate ceasefire in two regions

Armenian armed forces fired at Azerbaijani armed forces near Ashaghy Askipar village of Gazakh, Azerbaijan from their posts near Voskepar village of Noyemberyan, Armenia on April 23.
25 April 2009 [09:19]

There are reasonable hopes Nagorno-Karabakh conflict will be resolved until end of year: French co-chair

There are reasonable hopes that the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict will be resolved until end of the year, OSCE Minsk Group French Co-chair Bernard Fassier said.
25 April 2009 [08:59]

Barack Obama did not call 1915 events as "Armenian genocide" - UPDATED

The US President interpreted events of the early last century as a "great tragedy", pronouncing this phrase in Armenian.