Politics

10 December 2008 [16:13]

Azerbaijani Foreign Minister meets with NATO Secretary General

Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Elmar Mamedyarov met with NATO Secretary General Yaap de Hop Schefferl in the NATO head office, said the press service for the Foreign Ministry of Azerbaijan.
10 December 2008 [15:54]

Musavat party holds talks to create coalition of Azerbaijani opposition

Musavat party continues discussions due to the creation of a new coalition of opposition, said head of the central office of the Musavat party Arif Hajili.
10 December 2008 [14:12]

New Indian ambassador to arrive in Azerbaijan later this month

Newly appointed Indian ambassador to Azerbaijan Debnat Show will arrive in Azerbaijan later this month, reported sources from the Indian embassy to Baku, according to Interfax-Azerbaijan.
10 December 2008 [13:02]

9th session of EU-Azerbaijan cooperation held in Brussels

The 9th session of the Council of the EU-Azerbaijani cooperation was held in Brussels, reported the press service for the Foreign Ministry of Azerbaijan.
10 December 2008 [12:13]

Sardar Calaloghlu: "Improvement of relations between Turkey and Armenia creates a threat in the resolution of the Karabakh problem"

"Improvement of relations between Turkey and Armenia does not encourage the resolution of the Karabakh conflict", said chairman of the Democratic Party of Azerbaijan Sardar Calaloghlu.
10 December 2008 [11:21]

Ireli republican youth movement dismissed in Azerbaijan

The Ireli republican youth movement was dismissed on December 9 of 2008, reports Day.Az with reference to one of the movement leaders.
10 December 2008 [11:00]

Armenians violate ceasefire in two regions

Armenian armed forces locating in the occupied lands of Azerbaijan violated ceasefire on December 9.
10 December 2008 [10:09]

Armenian Foreign Minister considers that statement of Foreign Ministers of OSCE MG co-chairing states on Nagorno Karabakh may promote progress in negotiation process

On December 5 Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandyan met with Foreign Minister of Finland, OSCE chairman-in-office Alexander Stubb.
06 December 2008 [11:35]

Armenian minister of transport and communication: "Armenia is interested in participation in the TRASECA international corridor"

Armenia would like the southeastern section of the TRASECA international corridor to pass via its territory, said Armenian Minister of Transport and Communication Gurgen Sargsyan at a press conference in Yerevan.
06 December 2008 [11:09]

Sabir Rustamkhanly: "Improvement of relations between Tirkey and Armenia is not a positive fact"

"The principles of cooperation between Turkey and Armenia have not been defined yet", said chairman of the Civil Solidarity Party Sabir Rustamkhanly.
06 December 2008 [10:47]

Armenians violate ceasefire in three regions

Armenian armed forces locating in the occupied lands of Azerbaijan violated ceasefire on December 5 and 6.
06 December 2008 [09:53]

Political declaration not adopted at ministerial session of OSCE member-states

The Ministerial session of the OSCE member-states ended in Helsinki.
05 December 2008 [18:16]

Azerbaijani Foreign Minister: "Some changes have been introduced to the Madrid proposals"

"Foreign ministers of the OSCE Minsk Group co-chairing countries have proposed some changes into the Madrid proposals to the parties to the Karabakh conflict for entering a new stage, said Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Elmar Mamedyarov.
05 December 2008 [17:39]

Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry: "The final communique of the session of the foreign ministers of NATO states fully supports the territorial integrity of Azerbaijan"

The final communique, adopted at the session of the North Atlantic Council, held on the level of the Foreign Ministers of NATO states, supports the territorial integrity of Azerbaijan, Armenia, Georgia and Moldova.
05 December 2008 [16:22]

Dennis Sammut: "Those in Armenia and Azerbaijan who want a better future for themselves and their families need to stand up and support Moscow declaration"

Interview Day.Az with Executive Director of the British organisation LINKS Dennis Sammut.
05 December 2008 [15:42]

Armenian Foreign minister: "Azerbaijan misinterprets all the provisions of the Declaration going as far as stating, in particular, that the peaceful settlement does not exclude use of force"

Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian informed the OSCE Ministerial Council on the latest developments of the Nagorno Karabakh peace process for which OSCE has an important mediation role through the dedicated effort of the three Minsk Group Co-Chairs.
05 December 2008 [14:30]

Azerbaijani delegation in OSCE: "Armenia must fully withdraw its troops from all the occupied lands of Azerbaijan"

Azerbaijani delegation has released the document "Principles, applied to the peaceful resolution of the conflict around the Nagorno Karabakh region of Azerbaijan", at the ministerial meeting of OSCE in Helsinki.
05 December 2008 [14:17]

Gulamhuseyn Alibeyli's party defines place of holding a session

On December 14 there will be held a founding session of the Aydinlar party, chaired by former presidential candidate Gulamhuseyn Alibeyli, said representative of the steering committee of the party Gorkhmaz Ibrahimli.
05 December 2008 [13:58]

Nushirevan Meherremli: "The comments of the so-called "experts" on the issue of foreign radio stations may have a negative impact on this process"

On December 25 the National Television and Radio Broadcasting Council will hold a session to settle the issue of transmission of foreign radio stations in Azerbaijan, said chairman of the national council Nushirevan Meherremli.
05 December 2008 [13:15]

President of Azerbaijan extends National Day greetings to King of Thailand

Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev has sent a congratulatory letter to King of Thailand Bhumibol Adulyadej on National Day – the King`s Birthday.
05 December 2008 [12:47]

President of Azerbaijan: "We highly praise the European Union`s initiative and support for implementing the TRACECA program"

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev cordially welcomed the participants of the gathering marking the tenth anniversary of the International Conference for Reconstruction of the Historical Silk Road, reports Day.Az with reference to AzerTac.
05 December 2008 [12:22]

Armenians violate ceasefire in three regions

Armenian armed forces locating in the occupied lands of Azerbaijan violated ceasefire on December 3 and 4.
05 December 2008 [12:00]

Russian Foreign Minister: "It is necessary to start preparations for a comprehensive peace deal on Nagorno Karabakh"

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov stressed the necessity to coordinate base principles on the Nagorno Karabakh conflict.
04 December 2008 [18:15]

Artur Rasizade: "Armenia can not participate in the Nabucco project until it occupies the Azerbaijani lands"

"Armenia can not join the Nabucco project until it occupies the Azerbaijani lands", Azerbaijani Prime Minister Artur Rasizade told a press conference in Tbilisi.
04 December 2008 [15:36]

Mubariz Ahmedoghlu: "Armenians can lose in a referendum in Nagorno Karabakh, which they suggest to hold"

The issue of holding a referendum in Nagorno Karabakh is not dangerous for Azerbaijan, said head of the Center of Political Innovations and Technologies Mubariz Ahmedoghlu.
04 December 2008 [15:12]

Fazil Gazanfaroghlu: "Azerbaijan should demand compensation from Armenia for the ethnic cleansing of Azerbaijanis in 1988"

A conference on the 20th anniversary of deportation of Aezrbaiajnis from Armenia was held by initiative of the Yeni Azerbaijan party on December 4.
04 December 2008 [14:18]

Turkish ambassador to Azerbaijan: "Turkey has always been with Azerbaijan in the resolution of the Karabakh conflict"

Ankara is interested in the soonest improvement of the situation in the Caucasus and development of all countries of the region, including Armenia, said Turkish ambassador to Azerbaijan Hulusi Kilic, according to Interfax-Azerbaijan.
04 December 2008 [12:45]

Armenian Culture Minister: "Armenia did not undertake to participate in the conference of the CE Culture Ministers in Baku"

"Armenia has not undertaken to participate in the conference of the Culture Ministers of the CE member-states in Baku", said Armenian Culture Minister Asmik Pogosyan.
04 December 2008 [11:27]

Change yourself or do not demand democracy

There have recently appeared numerous publications regarding the development of democracy and creation of civil society.
04 December 2008 [10:52]

Armenians violate ceasefire in six regions

Armenian armed forces locating in the occupied lands of Azerbaijan violated ceasefire on December 3 and 4.
04 December 2008 [10:37]

Date of return of Azerbaijani peacekeepers from Iraq made public

Earlier the Azerbaijani parliament adopted a law to cease participation of Azerbaijani servicemen in the peacekeeeping mission in Iraq.
04 December 2008 [10:30]

Nushirevan Meherremli: "Issue of broadcasting foreign television and radio stations on the national frequencies in Azerbaijan can be considered if there are interstate agreements"

Nushirevan Meherremli noted that foreign radio stations can broadcast in Azerbaijan in line with interstate agreements.
04 December 2008 [10:19]

Armenian delegation arrives in Azerbaijan to attend TRASECA Baku conference

Armenian delegation will attend the Ministerial Conference of the TRASECA Intergovernmental Commission in Baku on Thursday, TRASECA Permanent Secretariat told APA.
04 December 2008 [09:59]

Azerbaijani and Armenian Foreign Ministers meet in Helsinki

Azerbaijani and Armenian Foreign Ministers Elmar Mamedyarov and Edward Nalbandian met in Helsinki, Finland.
04 December 2008 [09:57]

Azerbaijan Democratic Party speaks against halt of foreign radio stations

The closing of foreign radio stations violates the principle of freedom of speech and international laws, says the Democratic Party of Azerbaijan.
03 December 2008 [16:11]

Armenian Foreign Ministry: "No declaration on Karabakh will be signed in Helsinki"

The Armenian Foreign Ministry refuted Azeri media reports that a declaration on the Nagorno Karabakh conflict will be signed during the Ministerial Council summit due in Helsinki December 4-5.
03 December 2008 [15:15]

Action of protest to be held in front of Iranian embassy to Baku

The Union for Democracy plans to hold an action of protest in front of the Iranian embassy to Azerbaijan on December 18, said chairman of the Azadlyg party, joining the union, Ahmed Oruc.
03 December 2008 [14:13]

Nushirevan Meherremli: "The issue of closing foreign radio stations in Azerbaijan should not be politicized"

The meeting of chairman of Azerbaijan National Television and Radio Council Nushirevan Meherremli with US representatives was held on December 3, said sources from the National Council.
03 December 2008 [12:18]

Prime Minister of Italy Silvio Berlusconi likely to visit Azerbaijan

Prime Minister of Italy Silvio Berlusconi is likely to visit Azerbaijan next year, Italian ambassador to Azerbaijan Gian Luigi Masha told APA.
03 December 2008 [11:53]

OSCE chairman: "I hope "a regional declaration" on Nagorno Karabakh will be adopted at the meeting in Helsinki"

"Azerbaijan and Armenia has reached progress in the resolution of the long-standing conflict around Nagorno Karabakh", considers Foreign Minister of Finland Alexander Stubb, chairing in OSCE.
03 December 2008 [11:25]

Armenians violate ceasefire in five regions

Armenian armed forces locating in the occupied lands of Azerbaijan violated ceasefire on December 2 and 3.
03 December 2008 [11:00]

CE Secretary General: "I am astonished at the plans to halt broadcasting of foreign radio stations in Azerbaijan"

The Council of Europe following the United States called on Azerbaijan to reject plans to halt broadcasting of BBC, Voice of America and Liberty radio stations in the country.
03 December 2008 [10:32]

Future of security in Europe in focus as OSCE Foreign Ministers gather in Helsinki

By OSCE Chairman-in-Office Alexander Stubb, Finnish Foreign Minister.
02 December 2008 [18:50]

Ilham Aliyev: "Armenia's aggression against Azerbaijan is a threat to peace and stability in the region" - UPDATED

A two-day conference of Ministers of Culture of CE states "Intercultural dialogue is a basis of stable development of peace in Europe and its neighbor states" started in Baku.
02 December 2008 [17:14]

President of Azerbaijan receives head of Tatarstan's State Council

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received chairman of the State council of Tatarstan Farid Muhametshin, reports Day.Az with reference to the official website of the President of Azerbaijan.