Politics

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.
09 April 2009 [10:38]

President of Azerbaijan congratulates Slovak counterpart on re-election

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev sent a congratulatory message to President of Slovakia Ivan Gasparovic on his re-election.
09 April 2009 [10:30]

Azerbaijani FM: Through a short period of time Azerbaijan passed a long way of cooperation with NATO

Through 15 years the level of cooperation between NATO and Azerbaijan has reached a qualitatively new stage of development, said deputy Azerbaijani FM Araz Azimov at the international conference "NATO-alliance of complete political maturity" held in Baku.
09 April 2009 [10:09]

Opening of Turkish-Armenian borders before resolution of Karabakh conflict contradicts to Azerbaijan's national interests: Deputy FM

"The Turkish-Armenian border can be opened in the context of the resolution of the Karabakh problem", said deputy foreign minister of Azerbaijan Araz Azimov Thursday.
09 April 2009 [09:53]

Azerbaijan invests in both internal and regional transport infrastructure to increase its transit opportunities: Azerbaijani FM

Azerbaijan`s Foreign Minister Elmar Mammadyarov met Wednesday with Chinese Ambassador to the country Zhang Yannan.
09 April 2009 [09:47]

Level of Azerbaijani-Ukrainian relations is much higher than Armenian-Ukrainian: Ukrainian political scientist

Day.Az interview with famous Ukrainian political scientist Oles Doniy.
09 April 2009 [09:33]

National Security Minister of Azerbaijan meets with his Uzbek and Belarus counterparts

National Security Minister Eldar Mahmudov met with Chairman of the Uzbekistan National Security Service Rustam Inoyatov who is in Azerbaijan to participate in the celebrations marking 90th anniversary of Azerbaijan security bodies.
08 April 2009 [16:41]

Turkey betrays Azerbaijan's interest: head of center for political innovations and technologies

The working leadership of Turkey that intends to open the state border with Armenia affects the interests of independent Azerbaijan greatly, said head of the center for political innovations and technologies Mubariz Ahmedoghlu at a press conference Wednesday.
08 April 2009 [15:58]

Azerbaijani diaspora in United Arab Emirates sends address to Turkish president

The Azerbaijani community in Dubai has sent an address to Turkish President Abdullah Gul and Prime Minister Receb Tayyib Erdogan.
08 April 2009 [15:55]

Ankara will not adopt decision to detriment of Azerbaijan’s rights: Turkish ruling party MP

Member of parliament from the Turkish ruling AK Party says Ankara will not adopt a decision which can pose a threat for Azerbaijan's rights.
08 April 2009 [15:37]

Azerbaijan interested in resolution of Middle East crisis: FM

Azerbaijani FM Elmar Mamedyarov received Wednesday copies of credentials of newly appointed ambassador of Saudi Arabia in our country Fahd bin Ali al-Dusar, according to the press service for the Foreign Ministry of Azerbaijan.
08 April 2009 [15:08]

Azerbaijani Milli Majlis discusses the opening of Turkey-Armenia borders

Azerbaijani Parliament’s Standing Commission for Economic Policy discussed reports on the opening of Turkey-Armenia borders on Wednesday.
08 April 2009 [14:43]

President of Azerbaijan receives EU special envoy on South Caucasus

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has received a delegation led by EU special representative on South Caucasus Peter Semneby, according to the official website of the president of Azerbaijan.
08 April 2009 [14:33]

Armenian expert: Protocol on resumption of diplomatic relations between Armenia and Turkey to be signed April 16

"Armenia and Turkey are quite close to signing of an agreement on normalization of bilateral relations", said head of the Armenian center of national and strategic studies Richard Giragosyan in Yerevan.
08 April 2009 [13:59]

Lithuania ready to assist Azerbaijani businessmen in entering European market: FM

The Lithuanian government is ready to assist Azerbaijani businessmen in entering the European market, Lithuanian Foreign Minister Vygaudas Usackas told journalists in Baku on April 8.
08 April 2009 [13:47]

Muasir Musavat party plans to hold protest near Turkish embassy to Azerbaijan

The Muasir Musavat party, chaired by Hafiz Hajiyev, is planning to hold a protest near the Turkish embassy to Azerbaijan, according to the press service for the party.
08 April 2009 [13:16]

Turkish journalists and business people working in Azerbaijan are against the opening of borders with Armenia

“I am against the opening of Turkish-Armenian borders”, Khazar TV News Director Ibrahim Unlubostan told APA.
08 April 2009 [13:05]

Barack Obama calls to President Aliyev of Azerbaijan - UPDATED

President Barack Obama phoned Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev yesterday, President’s press service told APA.
08 April 2009 [12:39]

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

The OSCE monitoring held today on the contact front line of the Azerbaijani and Armenian armed forces near Yusifjanly village of Aghdam of Azerbaijan recorded no incidents, according to the press service for the Defense Ministry of Azerbaijan.
08 April 2009 [10:20]

Azerbaijan to raise problem of Karabakh conflict settlement at spring session of NATO parliamentary assembly

Azerbaijan intends to raise the problem of the resolution of the occupied lands of Azerbaijan at the spring session of the NATO parliamentary assembly, Milli Medjlis reports, according to Interfax-Azerbaijan.
08 April 2009 [10:04]

Armenians violate ceasefire in Tovuz region

Armenian armed forces locating in the occupied lands of Azerbaijan violated ceasefire in Tovuz direction.
08 April 2009 [09:50]

Next meeting between Azerbaijani, Armenian foreign ministers depends on OSCE MG co-chairs: foreign minister

The next meeting between foreign ministers of Azerbaijan and Armenia to resolve the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict depends on the results of the OSCE Minsk Group co-chairs' visit to the region, Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Elmar Mammadyarov told Trend News.
08 April 2009 [09:36]

Political scientist Alexander Markarov: "The current thaw in Armenian-Turkish relations might influence the Armenian-Azerbaijani talks"

"The current thaw in the Armenian-Turkish relations might influence the due Armenian-Azerbaijani talks around the resolution of the Karabakh problem", said assistant deputy rector of the Yerevan state university, political scientist Alexander Markarov.
07 April 2009 [17:43]

Deniz Baykal: “We hurt feelings of Azerbaijan as a result of government’s policy on Armenia”

Leader of Turkish Republican People’s Party (CHP) Deniz Baykal criticized the Turkish government’s policy on Armenia.
07 April 2009 [17:33]

Federation of Azerbaijani-Turkish public organizations adopts appeal to president Abdullah Gul

The federation of the Azerbaijani-Turkish public organizations has adopted an appeal addressed to president of Turkey Abdullah Gul with a request not to allow the opening of borders with Turkey, according to the press service for the state committee for work with diaspora.
07 April 2009 [16:09]

Ireli public union urges Turkish youth to speak against opening of borders with Armenia

The Ireli public union has sent an appeal to the ruling party and youth organizations of Turkey related to the issue of opening of state borders with Armenia, according to the press secretariat of the public union.
07 April 2009 [15:20]

President of Azerbaijan receives Lithuanian FM

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received a delegation led by Lithuanian Foreign Minister Vigaudas Ushatskas, according to AzerTac.
07 April 2009 [15:13]

US Azerbaijanis launch campaign in support of Nevada governor

The US Azeris Network (USAN) is launched campaign in support of proclamation of Azerbaijanis Memory Day by governor of Nevada Jim Gibbons, according to sources in the US Azeris Network.
07 April 2009 [13:09]

Azerbaijan – Lithuania’s key trade partner in South Caucasus: FM

Azerbaijan is a key trade partner of Lithuania in South Caucasus, Lithuanian Foreign Minister Vygaudas Ushatskas said after negotiating with his Azerbaijani counterpart Elmar Mammadyarov in Baku on April 7.
07 April 2009 [12:55]

President of Azerbaijan receives French co-chair of OSCE Minsk Group

On April 7 President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received French co-chair of the OSCE Minsk Group Bernard Fassier, according to AzerTac.
07 April 2009 [12:44]

Azerbaijan's FM: Discussion of basic principles for attainment of progress in negotiation process"

Talks on the peaceful resolution of the Karabakh conflict for attainment of progress are going on, said Azerbaijani FM Elmar Mamedyarov.
07 April 2009 [11:38]

Turkish-Armenian relations can’t be developed rapidly without progress in Karabakh issue, Gul told Obama

Turkish President Abdullah Gul spoke about the importance of Azerbaijan in detail at his meeting with US President Barack Obama.
07 April 2009 [11:14]

MG French co-chair arrives in Azerbaijan

French co-chair of the OSCE Minsk group Bernard Fassier arrived on a visit to Azerbaijan late Monday.
07 April 2009 [10:53]

Barack Obama: Karabakh conflict has been too protracted

US President Barack Obama spoke in parliament of Turkey in frames of the visit to the country.
07 April 2009 [10:08]

Armenians violate ceasefire in four regions

Armenian armed forces locating in the occupied lands of Azerbaijan violated ceasefire in Aghdam, Geranboy, Terter and Khojavend directions.
07 April 2009 [09:48]

The people and state of Azerbaijan will never reconcile themselves with this occupation, the policy of ethnic cleansing: President of Azerbaijan

President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev chaired Security Council`s meeting on Monday.
07 April 2009 [09:38]

Azerbaijani FM urges EU to make Armenia take constructive approach in talks on Nagorno Karabakh

Foreign Minister of Azerbaijan Elmar Mammadyarov has met here today with European Union Special Representative for the South Caucasus Peter Semneby.