Politics

23 October 2009 [09:18]

International Crisis Group releases its opinion on Armenian-Turkish dialogue

Restoration of diplomatic relations between Armenia and Turkey can not lead to Armenia's unconstructive position in the negotiation process on the Nagorno-Karabakh, International Crisis Group's European Program Director Sabine Freizer said.
23 October 2009 [09:07]

U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State arrives in Baku

U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs Tina Kaidanow arrived in Azerbaijan on Oct. 22.
23 October 2009 [08:35]

Azerbaijani, Turkish foreign minister make statements for media

The question of removing Turkish flag from the Martyr's Lane in Baku was discussed at a meeting between Foreign Ministers Ahmet Davutoglu of Turkey and Elmar Mammadyarov of Azerbaijan on Oct. 22 in Baku.
23 October 2009 [08:21]

OSCE Permanent Council discusses South Caucasian conflicts

OSCE Permanent Council discussed the South Caucasian conflicts in Vienna, OSCE web site reported.
22 October 2009 [17:35]

Turkey-Armenia protocols can be ratified only after liberation of Azerbaijan's occupied lands: MP

Co-chairman of Azerbaijani-Turkish working group on inter-parliamentary relations believes that the protocols signed between Ankara and Yerevan will not be ratified by the Turkish Grand National Assembly (Parliament).
22 October 2009 [17:29]

Crisis inside Movement for Karabakh and Republic will not be resolved: Azerbaijani opposition leader

“I think we will be difficult for us to overcome the crisis,” Azerbaijan Democratic Party Chairman Sardar Jalaloglu said commenting on recent differences inside the Movement for Karabakh and Republic.
22 October 2009 [17:18]

Azerbaijani president receives Iranian deputy FM

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has today received Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Mehdi Safari.
22 October 2009 [17:05]

It was Turkey who revived resolution of Karabakh conflict: Turkish foreign minister

The negotiations on Karabakh problem revived thanks to Ankara, which until the end will fight for the liberation of Azerbaijan’s lands, Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu said.
22 October 2009 [16:50]

Azerbaijani president receives Bulgarian foreign minister

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has received today Bulgarian foreign minister Ms. Rumyana Zheleva.
22 October 2009 [16:42]

Turkey hopes to achieve mutual understanding with Azerbaijan on energy projects: FM

Turkey hopes to achieve mutual understanding with Azerbaijan on several energy projects, Turkish foreign minister Ahmet Davutoglu said in Baku.
22 October 2009 [16:23]

Israel, Iran hold closed-door talks first time for last 30 years - UPDATE

A representative of the Israel Atomic Energy Commission and a senior Iranian official met last month to discuss the chances of declaring the Middle East a nuclear-free zone, Israel-based Haaretz newspaper reported.
22 October 2009 [16:02]

Turkish President Abdullah Gul comments on Azerbaijan-Turkey relations

“Azerbaijan is our brother. We are one nation with Azerbaijan and always show our solidarity everywhere. We must avoid misunderstandings and behaviors, which harm the brotherhood."
22 October 2009 [15:49]

Azerbaijani flag is dear for Turkey and all Turkish people: Turkish FM

Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu stated that there is no flag problem between Turkey and Azerbaijan.
22 October 2009 [15:38]

Russian, Azerbaijani, Armenians parliamentarians hold meeting in Russia

The meeting of Azerbaijani and Armenian parliamentarians in the Russian parliament has already ended.
22 October 2009 [15:28]

Implementation of conditions of Armenian-Turkish protocols is still far: Turkish parliamentarian

Day.Az interview with Turkish parliament’s International Affairs Committee Deputy Chairman Mehmet Ceylan.
22 October 2009 [15:14]

Azerbaijan hands over BSEC chairmanship to Bulgaria

Azerbaijan has handed over BSEC chairmanship to Bulgaria.
22 October 2009 [14:53]

Durable reconciliation in Caucasus possible only after liberation of Azerbaijan’s occupied lands: Turkish FM

The Turkish Foreign Minister has stated that durable reconciliation in the Caucasus can be possible only after the liberation of the Armenian-occupied lands of Azerbaijan.
22 October 2009 [14:47]

It is important for Armenia Nagorno-Karabakh conflict talks held on Madrid principles: deputy FM

Armenia and Azerbaijan continue talks on resolution of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, Armenian Deputy Foreign Minister Arman Kirakosian told reporters in Baku on Oct. 22.
22 October 2009 [14:12]

Armenian deputy FM answered question on Azerbaijan’s occupied lands in Baku

The first question addressed to Armenian Deputy Foreign Minister Aram Kirakosian, who arrived in Baku to attend a meeting of the BSEC member states, was about occupied territories of Azerbaijan.
22 October 2009 [13:56]

Azerbaijani, Turkish FMs meet in Baku

Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu, who is in Baku to attend the 21st meeting of the Organization of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation, met with his Azerbaijani counterpart Elmar Mammadyarov.
22 October 2009 [13:43]

Armenia sees Turkey-Armenia normalization as separate from resolution of Karabakh conflict: Armenian deputy FM

The normalization of Turkish-Armenian relations and the settlement of the Karabakh conflict are two different processes, said Armenian Deputy Foreign Minister Aram Kirakosyan, who attends BSEC meeting in Baku.
22 October 2009 [13:11]

Karabakh Liberation Organization attempts to rally agaisnt Armenian deputy FM's Baku visit

The Karabakh Liberation Organization (KLO) attempted to hold a rally to protest the Armenian Deputy Foreign Minister's visit to Azerbaijan.
22 October 2009 [12:26]

OSCE monitoring along contact line of Armenian, Azerbaijani armies proceeds without incident

Monitoring was held on the contact line between Armenian and Azerbaijani armed forces on Oct. 22 under a mandate by the special envoy of the OSCE chairman.
22 October 2009 [12:11]

Armenian-Turkish protocols do not fully satisfy either side: Armenian political expert

Day.Az interview with Armenian political expert and Deputy Director of Caucasus Institute Sergey Minasyan.
22 October 2009 [11:55]

Azerbaijani defense minister visits Slovakia

Azerbaijani Defense Minister Colonel General Safar Abiyev has left for Slovakia.
22 October 2009 [11:32]

Int'l conference on Caspian Sea security underway in Baku

Two-day conference on the security issues related the Caspian Sea has started in Baku.
22 October 2009 [10:57]

New draft resolution on so-called "Armenian genocide" introduced to U.S. Senate

A new resolution on so-called "Armenian genocide" was introduced to U.S. Senate on Oct. 21.
22 October 2009 [10:25]

British parliament hosts event on establishment of UK Azeris Network

British parliament hosts event on establishment of UK Azeris Network (UKAN), Azerbaijani embassy in London said.
22 October 2009 [09:36]

Armenian Armed Forces break ceasefire

22 October 2009 [09:16]

Azerbaijan pays UN dues in full

Azerbaijan is one of the 22 states which paid UN dues in full.
22 October 2009 [09:09]

Without solution of Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, opening of Turkey-Armenia borders can not be debated: Turkish MP

Without solution of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, opening Turkey-Armenia borders can not matter of debate, TRT 3 TV Channel reported quoting Turkish MP from the ruling Justice and Development Party Omer Chelik as saying.
22 October 2009 [09:00]

More than 7,000 candidates approved for municipal elections in Azerbaijan

The district election commissions have approved 7,126 candidates for 1,075 municipalities in Azerbaijan; 2,886 of them have higher education.
22 October 2009 [08:53]

Turkey pursues independent foreign policy: FM

Turkey does not act under anybody's order and it has always pursued independent foreign policy," Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu said at a speech before the members of the Turkish Grand National Assembly, TRT 3 television channel reported.
22 October 2009 [08:41]

Turkey will not take steps harming Azerbaijan's interests: former president

Ankara will not take steps against interests of Azerbaijan, said the former President of Turkey Suleyman Demirel, touching upon the relations between Turkey and Azerbaijan, CİHAN news agency reported.
22 October 2009 [08:21]

Turkish parliament completed session discussing Turkey-Armenia protocols

Grand National Assembly (parliament) of Turkey completed the session, which discussed protocols signed between Ankara and Yerevan, TRT3 television reported.
21 October 2009 [17:28]

If Armenia fulfils its commitments, relations with Turkey will be example for world: Turkish FM

"If Armenia fulfills its commitments, the relationship between the two countries will become a global example."
21 October 2009 [17:10]

Turkish opposition walks out of parliament as a protest

Turkish opposition has walked out of the parliament as a protest.
21 October 2009 [16:51]

Baku looks at Ankara with suspicion: Turkish parliamentarian

The Turkish-Armenian protocols have harmed the Turkey-Azerbaijan relations, Turkish MP from the Republican Peoples Party Shukru Elekdag said, TRT 3 TV Channel reported.
21 October 2009 [16:34]

Situation in Movement for Karabakh and Republic is inadequate and non-standard: Azerbaijani opposition leader

"I think the current situation in the Movement For Karabakh and the Republic is inadequate and non-standard,” said Ali Aliyev, Chairman of the Azerbaijan Citizens’ and Development Party, member of the Movement for Karabakh and Republic.
21 October 2009 [15:49]

Turkey should have reacted immediately after incident with Azerbaijani flag in Turkey: Azerbaijani vice PM

Azerbaijani Vice Prime Minister Ali Hasanov says the Turkish government should have made a statement immediately after incident with the Azerbaijani flag in Turkey.
21 October 2009 [15:29]

Turkey sends note to Azerbaijan

Turkey has sent a note to Azerbaijan due to removal of Turkish flags in front of the Council for Religious Affairs of the Turkish Embassy in Azerbaijan, Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry's Spokesman Elkhan Polukhov said.
21 October 2009 [15:14]

Azerbaijani, Turkish presidents have phone talk

Turkish President Abdullah Gul and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev had a phone talk on Oct. 21, Anadolu news agency reported.
21 October 2009 [14:55]

This is another cheap Armenian provocation: Azerbaijan's National Security Ministry

The Azerbaijani National Security Ministry says reports about the arrest of a person in Armenia engaged in espionage in favor of Azerbaijan are nonsense.
21 October 2009 [14:33]

Games are over, real policy has been launched: Azerbaijani opposition leader

Leader of the Azerbaijani opposition movement believes in Turkish officials' statements that the border with Armenia will not be opened till the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict is solved.
21 October 2009 [14:13]

Belarus presidential elections scheduled for early 2011

Elections of the Belarus President will take place at the beginning of 2011 while elections to local councils of people’s deputies will take place in the second half of spring 2010, presumably in April, Belta reported.
21 October 2009 [13:53]

Australia intends to accelerate withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan

Australia does not want its forces to be in Afghanistan "a day longer than is necessary" and plans to hand over security to domestic forces it is training in a troubled southern province in three to five years, the defense minister said Wednesday, Forbes reported.
21 October 2009 [13:39]

Flags of Turkey and Azerbaijan wave in our hearts together: Azerbaijan’s Unified Popular Front Party

Flags of Turkey and Azerbaijan wave in our hearts together, Azerbaijan’s Unified Popular Front Party Chairman and member of Azerbaijani Milli Majlis (parliament) Gudrat Hasanguliyev said.
21 October 2009 [13:26]

All this is a test for Turkey: Azerbaijani parliamentarian

Day.Az interview with Chairman of the Civil Solidarity Party and member of Azerbaijan’s Milli Majlis (parliament) Sabir Rustamkhanli.
21 October 2009 [13:09]

Caspian Sea security to be discussed in Baku

The meeting on the security of the Caspian Sea will be held in Baku on Oct. 21, Azerbaijan's Foreign Ministry said.
21 October 2009 [12:40]

No chances should be given to those willing to harm Turkey-Azerbaijan relations: ambassador

Forces who intend to harm Turkey-Azerbaijan relations should not be given any chance, Turkish Ambassador to Azerbaijan Hulusi Kilic said.
21 October 2009 [12:27]

95 percent of tasks reflected in state program on youth policy implemented: Azerbaijani minister

Youth and Sports Minister Azad Rahimov favors adoption of a new state program in the field of youth policy.
21 October 2009 [11:31]

Canada to mull security and energy issues in Caspian region

Energy and security of the Caspian Sea region will be discussed in Canada, the Azerbaijani Embassy in Canada said.
21 October 2009 [11:16]

I do not think Turkey-Armenia border will open soon: Turkish parliamentarian

Day.Az interview with member of Turkey’s Grand National Assembly (parliament) from the Republican People's Party (RPP) Shukru Elekdag.
21 October 2009 [10:54]

Greek deputy FM to make a trip to Azerbaijan

Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs of Greece Mr. Spyridon Kouvelis will visit Baku on Oct. 21-23, The Greek embassy in Baku said.
21 October 2009 [10:42]

Azerbaijani FM to visit Qatar

Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Elmar Mammadyarov will discuss cooperation between Azerbaijan and Qatar in political and economic spheres in Doha.
21 October 2009 [10:07]

Afghanistan to hold election run-off

Afghanistan will hold a second round of its presidential election on November 7 after incumbent Hamid Karzai failed to win a clear majority in the fraud-tainted contest, officials said Tuesday.
21 October 2009 [09:58]

Azerbaijani president completes official visit to Switzerland

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev ended his official visit to Switzerland on Oct. 20.
21 October 2009 [09:44]

Armenian Armed Forces break ceasefire

21 October 2009 [09:37]

Azerbaijani Central Election Commission allocates places for municipal election campaign

Open and closed places were allocated in all electoral districts for campaign events of the municipal elections to be held on December 23, said Chairman of the Central Election Commission Mazahir Panahov.
21 October 2009 [09:22]

Absence of diplomatic relations with neighboring countries poses serious danger to our future: Armenian National Security Council secretary

Armenia-Turkey rapprochement will increase Armenia’s presence at South Caucasus, Armenia's National Security Council Secretary Arthur Baghdasaryan said.
21 October 2009 [09:06]

Reciprocal interests of Azerbaijan, Switzerland may help in forming a new transportation route: Ilham Aliyev - UPDATE

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev made a statement during a visit to Switzerland.