Politics

14 April 2009 [12:58]

Armenia starts operative trainings in Nagorno Karabakh region

Operative and tactical trainings were launched by the Armenian armed forces in the occupied Nagorno Karabakh today.
14 April 2009 [12:37]

Clinton to pay her next visit to Turkey

Secretary of State is expected to discuss the Turkish-Armenian relations as well as the regulation of Nagorno Karabakh conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan.
14 April 2009 [10:09]

Delegation of Turkish oppositional party of national movement to visit Azerbaijan

A delegation of the Turkish oppositional party of National Movement will visit Azerbaijan, according to Turkish Haberler.com.
14 April 2009 [09:52]

Political scientist: Turkey and Armenia might sign protocol on diplomatic relations on April 16

The possibility of signing a memo on mutual understanding regarding opening of borders between Turkey and Armenia during the visit of Turkish Foreign Minister Ali Babacan to Armenia April 16 is quite high, said political scientist Rasim Musabeyov.
14 April 2009 [09:33]

Armenians violate ceasefire in Fizuli

Armenian armed forces locating in the occupied lands of Azerbaijan violated ceasefire in Fizuli direction.
14 April 2009 [09:29]

Azerbaijan President receives President of BP-Azerbaijan

On April 13 Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev received the delegation headed by the President of BP-Azerbaijan Bill Schroeder, AzerTaj State news agency reported.
14 April 2009 [09:22]

President of Azerbaijan offers condolences to his Polish counterpart

The President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev sent a letter of condolence to the President of Poland Lech Kaczynski on a human loss in Kamien Pomorski city after a fire at a hostel for homeless people, AzerTaj state news agency reported.
14 April 2009 [09:13]

Turkish MP: We will not open borders and establish diplomatic relations with Armenia unless it releases Azerbaijani lands

Deputy chairman of the National movement party of Turkey and deputy of the Turkish parliament Atilla Kaya announced that the opening of borders between Turkey and Armenia is inadmissible, according to Turkish ANKA news agency.
13 April 2009 [17:40]

Turkish entrepreneurs suggest US to support efforts on Karabakh problem settlement

The association of Turkish industrialists and entrepreneurs will propose to the US to support efforts on the resolution of the Karabakh problem, according to Turkish ANKA news agency.
13 April 2009 [17:06]

Azerbaijani and NATO experts to meet within framework of IPAP and PAP in Baku

Azerbaijani and NATO experts will have a meeting within the framework of Individual Partnership Action Plan (IPAP) and Planning and Analysis Program (PAP) in Baku in April, NATO Assistant Secretary General for Public Diplomacy Jean Francois Bureau told APA.
13 April 2009 [16:27]

Turkish opposition, Azerbaijani government’s tough position prevents opening of border with Armenia: John Hopkins University research director

U.S. John Hopkins University Central Asia and Caucasus Institute says Erdogan administration was ready to open border with Armenia without any conditions.
13 April 2009 [16:15]

Turkish deputy: Opening of borders with Armenia might become a historical mistake for Turkey

Deputy chairman of the oppositional party of national movement of Turkey, deputy from National Movement Party Mehmet Shandir commented on the possible opening of the Turkish-Armenian border, according to Turkish ANKA news agency.
13 April 2009 [14:42]

Union for Democracy to send protest letter to Turkish leadership

The next session of the Union for Democracy was held Monday, said chairman of the Azadlyg party, represented in the union, Ahmed Oruj.
13 April 2009 [13:19]

Armenian-captured Azerbaijani soldier’s father: No news from my son for nearly three months

There has been no news from soldier of Azerbaijani Army Rafig Rahman Hasanov, captured by Armenian militants on October 8, 2008, since January 21, soldier’s father Rahman Hasanov told APA.
13 April 2009 [11:46]

Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry: Opening of Turkish-Armenian border will raise tensions in the region

We are open and hold transparent external policy and always clearly state the priorities on discussed issues, said spokesman for the Foreign Ministry of Azerbaijan Elkhan Polukhov.
13 April 2009 [11:23]

Azerbaijan's Defense Minister pays official visit to Jordan

Azerbaijan's Defense Minister Safar Abiyev pays an official visit to Jordan, according to the press service for the Defense Ministry.
13 April 2009 [11:06]

If someone had the intention to open borders with Armenia, they yielded after the protests both in Azerbaijan and in Turkey:MP

No official of Turkey has thus yet stated the intention to open borders with Armenia. said deputy executive secretary of Yeni Azerbaijan party, MP Mubariz Gurbanly.
13 April 2009 [10:10]

Head of Turkish parliamentary commission: Opening of borders with Armenia is part of a big package envisioned solution of Karabakh problem"

Chairman of EU compliance commission of the Great National Assembly of Turkey Yashar Yakish commented on the possible opening of borders between Turkey and Armenia, according to Turkish Anadolu news agency.
13 April 2009 [09:58]

Armenians violate ceasefire in three regions

Armenian armed forces locating in the occupied lands of Azerbaijan violated ceasefire in Terter, Fizuli and Khojavend directions.
13 April 2009 [09:21]

Rally "End to Armenian Lies" to be held in New York

The rally, which will be held in Times square, is sponsored by the Young Turks Association under the umbrella of the Federation of Turkish-American Associations, ANS-Press reports.
13 April 2009 [09:01]

Latvian FM to visit Baku

Foreign Minister of Latvia Maris Riekstins will start a 2-day visit to Baku on April 16.
13 April 2009 [08:48]

Turkey must force Armenia to stop occupation of Nagorno Karabakh, Turkish opposition leader

Turkey can use of the closed borders with Armenia, and force Armenia to stop occupation of Nagorno-Karabakh, which was recognized by the international community and UN as violation of international law, Turkey`s opposition Republic party leader Deniz Baykal said.
13 April 2009 [08:45]

Turkey's ex-president: Turkey won’t benefit by opening border with Armenia

The United States, Europe and Russia want to settle their geopolitical problems through opening of the Armenian-Turkish border, former Turkish President said.
11 April 2009 [12:35]

Turkey should not allow to deceive itself: adviser for Turkish Premier

"If talks between Turkey and Armenia do not lead to liberation of the occupied lands of Azerbaijan, this will be a tragedy. This is a tragedy for Turkey and this is a very bad precedent", adviser for Turkish Prime Geybulla Ramazanoghlu.
11 April 2009 [12:22]

Azerbaijani Parliament to discuss issue on reopening of Turkey-Armenia borders

The next sitting of Azerbaijani Parliament will be held on April 14.
11 April 2009 [11:27]

We put every pressure on government not to open border with Armenia: Turkish MP

The Republican People's Party strongly opposes opening of the Turkey-Armenia border.
11 April 2009 [09:50]

Armenians violate ceasefire in Aghdam

Armenian armed forces locating in the occupied lands of Azerbaijan violated ceasefire in Aghdam direction.
11 April 2009 [09:23]

Democratic Party of Azerbaijan: Issue of holding dialogue between powers and opposition is always urgent

"There are subjective reasons for which there is still no dialogue between powers and opposition, yet if the parties demonstrate initiative for holding it, it is quite possible", said chairman of the Democratic Party of Azerbaijan Sardar Calaloghlu.
11 April 2009 [09:08]

Turkish businessmen in Nakhchivan issue statement protesting the reopening of Turkey-Armenia borders

Turkish businessmen in Nakhchivan issued the statement protesting the reopening of Turkey-Armenia borders, APA local bureau reports.
11 April 2009 [09:07]

Turkey’s Republican People’s Party announces results of poll on opening borders with Armenia

Turkey's Republican People's Party has announced results of the poll on opening of the borders with Armenia.
11 April 2009 [08:55]

Iranian ambassador to Azerbaijan to be replaced soon

The ambassador of Iran to Azerbaijan will be replaced soon, the Iranian ambassador to Azerbaijan Nasir Hamidi Zare briefed the media on April 10.
10 April 2009 [17:31]

Ukrainian president completes Azerbaijani trip

President of Ukraine Victor Yushchenko ended his official visit to Azerbaijan on Friday.
10 April 2009 [16:10]

Opening of Armenian-Turkish borders to harm relations between Azerbaijan, Turkey: Turkish opposition leader

Opening of the Armenian-Turkish borders will damage the relations between Azerbaijan and Turkey, the Turkish NTV channel quoted Turkish opposition Republic party Leader Deniz Baykal as saying.
10 April 2009 [13:54]

Latvia prepared to share experience of reforms with Azerbaijan: FM

Latvia, who has been the EU and NATO member for five years, has a significant experience implementing reforms which the country can share with Eastern neighbors, Latvian Foreign Minister Maris Riekstins told Trend News.
10 April 2009 [13:49]

Azerbaijani women’s NGOs appeal to Turkish counterparts

Azerbaijani women's non -governmental organizations have appealed to Turkish women's non-governmental organizations to prevent possibility of opening of Turkey-Armenia border.
10 April 2009 [13:40]

Azerbaijani MPs, woman politicians to adopt statement against opening of Turkey-Armenia border

Azerbaijani members of parliament and woman politicians will adopt a statement against opening of the Turkey-Armenia border during a visit to Turkey.
10 April 2009 [12:58]

Loss of Azerbaijan means loss of trust among Turkic and Islamic world: head of Turkish Teachers' Trade Union

Chairman of the Turkish Teacher Trade Union (Egitim-Sen) and International Association of Teachers Trade Unions of Eurasia Ismail Koncuk commented on the possible opening of border between Turkey and Armenia, according to the Turkish ANKA.
10 April 2009 [12:30]

OSCE office plays significant role to advance organization’s principles in Azerbaijan: OSCE Baku office new head (UPDATE)

The new head of the OSCE Baku office attaches a significant role to organization's mission in Azerbaijan.
10 April 2009 [12:06]

Turkey’s parliament sends delegation to Azerbaijan

An atmosphere in Azerbaijan created by the probability of the opening of the Turkey-Armenia borders concerns Ankara.
10 April 2009 [11:53]

Council of presidents is quite a new tool of Azerbaijani-Ukrainian dialogue and cooperation: official of presidential administration

The establishment of the Council of the Presidents of Azerbaijan and Ukraine will promote the intensification of bilateral relations, considers chief of department of the presidential administration of Azerbaijan Fuad Akhundov, according to Interfax-Azerbaijan.
10 April 2009 [11:19]

Turkish side rejects to receive a plane of Azerbaijani journalists

Attempts by ANS leadership are ongoing.
10 April 2009 [10:59]

Relations of Azerbaijan and Ukraine are strategic partnership: Ukrainian President

On April 9, the first meeting of the Council of the Presidents of Azerbaijan and Ukraine took place in Azerbaijan.
10 April 2009 [10:31]

We intensified negotiation process on Nagorno Karabakh: Armenian president

The Armenian president said in the interview to Vesti programme, dating to the anniversary of inauguration, the last year was a year of great changes in the world, the region and Armenia.
10 April 2009 [10:18]

Azerbaijan, Ukraine sign bilateral documents

Azerbaijan and Ukraine have signed here several bilateral documents following the first meeting of the Council of the Azerbaijani and Ukrainian Presidents.
10 April 2009 [10:15]

Terror may become the idea to unite world Armenians again: head of center of political innovations and technologies Mubariz Ahmedoghlu

World Armenians are not a monolythic structure, which is due to Armenians' inclination to assimilate with the title nation of the country where they leave, said head of the Center for political innovations and technologies Mubariz Ahmedoghlu.
10 April 2009 [09:59]

The persistence of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict is a major obstacle to peace and stability in the South Caucasus region, NATO Special Representative

The interview of Trend News with NATO Special Representative for the Caucasus and Central Asia, Ambassador Robert Simmons.
10 April 2009 [09:55]

Opening borders with Armenia impossible without Nagorno-Karabakh conflict settlement: Turkish MP

Turkish opposition National Movement Party considers that without settlement of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, opening borders with Armenia is impossible.
10 April 2009 [09:36]

Azerbaijan-Ukraine relations developing dynamically: Azerbaijani president

The first meeting of Azerbaijani and Ukrainian Presidents Council was held in Azerbaijan today.
10 April 2009 [09:10]

Possibility to open Turkish-Armenian borders distresses and hurts Azerbaijan: Sheikh of Caucasus Muslims

The Muslims of Azerbaijan are deeply concerned over the talks on opening Turkish-Armenian borders and re-establishing diplomatic relations between the two countries, said Sheikh of Caucasus Muslims, Allahshukur Pashazade.
10 April 2009 [09:08]

I am sorry about Turkey’s offending Azerbaijani brothers by establishing ties with Armenia: Retired Turkish lieutenant general

Turkey's lieutenant general says Turkey-Armenia talks harm Azerbaijan-Turkey relations.
10 April 2009 [09:03]

World Azerbaijanis Congress sends appeal to Turkish leadership

World Azerbaijanis Congress has sent an appeal to Turkish President Abdullah Gul and Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan, according to the press service for the world Azerbaijanis Congress.
09 April 2009 [17:13]

Presidents of Azerbaijan and Ukraine have one-on-one meeting

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and his Ukrainian counterpart Viktor Yushchenko visiting Baku had a one-on-one meeting today, according to the official website of the President of Azerbaijan.
09 April 2009 [17:02]

Greek Deputy Foreign Minister delays his visit to Azerbaijan

Deputy Foreign Minister of Greece Miltiadis Varvitsiotis delayed his visit to Azerbaijan, Greek Embassy in Azerbaijan told APA.
09 April 2009 [16:03]

Assistant NATO secretary general hopes for further successful cooperation of alliance with Azerbaijan

NATO hopes for continuation of successful cooperation with Azerbaijan.
09 April 2009 [15:11]

Barack Obama considers that improvement of Turkish-Armenian relations will be favorable for regional stability: US ambassador

US president Barack Obama considers that thaw in relations between Ankara and Yerevan will contribute to stability in the region, said US ambassador to Azerbaijan Anne Derse.
09 April 2009 [14:36]

Lithuanian FM: Opening of Armenian-Turkish border does not warrant EU membership for Turkey

Opening of borders with Armenia does not warrant Turkey's membership in EU, considers Lithuanian FM Vigaudas Usascas, according to Interfax-Azerbaijan.
09 April 2009 [14:00]

If no progress between Azerbaijan and Armenia is attained, Turkey will not gain much from opening borders: Deputy FM

There are many ways, roads and routes, connecting Turkey, Armenia and Azerbaijan, said deputy Foreign Minister Araz Azimov.
09 April 2009 [13:41]

Liberal-Democratic party of Azerbaijan makes statement on possible opening of Turkish-Armenian border

The Liberal-Democratic Party of Azerbaijan, chaired by Fuad Aliyev, has released a statement voicing concern about the possible opening of borders between Armenia and Turkey, according to the press service for the party.
09 April 2009 [13:19]

Nagorno-Karabakh conflict will be resolved by late 2009: Turkish President

Turkish President Abdullah Gul says the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict will be resolved by late 2009, Turkish SONSAYFA internet portal reported.
09 April 2009 [13:00]

Russian deputy FM and Bernard Fassier discuss resolution of Karabakh conflict

Moscow discussed results of Bernard Fassier's visit to Yerevan and Baku.
09 April 2009 [12:47]

Turkey can not neglect Azerbaijan's interests in the issue of the opening of borders with Armenia: MP

"The possible opening of borders between Turkey and Armenia does not promote the soonest resolution of the Karabakh conflict", said deputy of parliament of Azerbaijan Panah Huseyn.
09 April 2009 [12:25]

Azerbaijan was always sincere to NATO: first vice speaker of Milli Medjlis

The relations between Azerbaijan and NATO were always developing on the highest level, said first vice speaker of Milli Medjlis and head of the Azerbaijani delegation in the NATO Parliamentary Assembly Ziyafet Askerov.
09 April 2009 [11:48]

Deputy FM: All regional processes and projects come from Azerbaijan

The opening of the Turkish-Armenian border will influence the positions of the states, said deputy foreign minister of Azerbaijan Araz Azimov.
09 April 2009 [11:25]

Only Armenia will benefit from opening of borders: Azerbaijani MP

Azerbaijani member of parliament Ganira Pashayeva says only Armenia will benefit from the opening of the Turkey-Armenia borders.
09 April 2009 [11:16]

Armenians violate ceasefire in four regions

Armenian armed forces locating in the occupied lands of Azerbaijan violated ceasefire in Aghdam, Gazakh, Fizuli and Khojaved directions.