Politics

13 May 2009 [10:33]

President of Azerbaijan: Very important reforms to improve the political system in Azerbaijan have been conducted

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev made a speech at the opening ceremony of the new administrative building of the Supreme Court, reports Day.Az with reference to AzerTaj.
13 May 2009 [09:57]

Azerbaijani president receives CEO of TeliaSonera company

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev received President and CEO of TeliaSonera Lars Nyberg on May 12, the AzerTag news agency reported.
13 May 2009 [09:53]

Azerbaijan's respective bodies to draw conclusion from tragic event in higher school: ruling party deputy chairman (INTERVIEW)

Ruling New Azerbaijan Party Deputy Chairman and Executive Secretary Ali Ahmadov spoke in an exclusive interview with Trend News.
13 May 2009 [09:24]

Azerbaijan President receives members of US Council on Foreign Relations

On May 12 the President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received members of the US Council on Foreign Relations, AzerTaj state news agency reported.
13 May 2009 [09:15]

Swiss state secretary of Foreign Affairs to visit Baku

Swiss State Secretary of Foreign Affairs Michael Ambuhl will start a 2-day visit to Azerbaijan next Monday.
13 May 2009 [09:12]

Azerbaijan President receives Chairman of Supreme Court of Turkey

On May 12, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev received Chairman of the Supreme Court of Turkey Hasan Gercheker, AzerTaj state news agency reported.
13 May 2009 [09:10]

Azerbaijan President receives Deputy Prime Minister of Slovakia

On May 12, the President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received the Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Justice of Slovakia Shtefan Harabi, AzerTaj state news agency reported.
13 May 2009 [09:02]

Azerbaijan President congratulates his South African colleague

On May 12 Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev congratulated the President of the Republic of South Africa Jacob Zuma on his election to this post.
12 May 2009 [17:48]

France urges Azerbaijan, Armenia to advance in negotiation process

France urges Azerbaijan and Armenian to advance in the negotiations on the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict settlement.
12 May 2009 [17:34]

OSCE Chairperson-in-Office to visit Azerbaijan

“Greece desires to be one of the first transit countries in the transportation of the Azerbaijani gas to Europe”, Greek Deputy Foreign Minister Mitiadis Varvitsiotis told journalists, APA reports.
12 May 2009 [16:39]

NATO official: Azerbaijan is one of the most active participants in military exercises

Deputy Press Secretary of the alliance has highly assessed Azerbaijan’s participation in Nato-led military exercises during his interview with ANS.
12 May 2009 [14:54]

Azerbaijan's strategic location is advantageous for NATO: Romanian Ambassador

Azerbaijan's strategic location may be beneficial for NATO in case of joining the alliance, Romanian Ambassador to Azerbaijan Nikolai Ureki said at the conference "European security and NATO," on Tuesday.
12 May 2009 [14:51]

Armenian political scientist: uncritical attitude of Armenian journalists to all publications in Azeri media is the evidence of non-professionalism

Armenian media pays to much attention to other countries’ press, an Armenian expert said.
12 May 2009 [14:39]

MP: Erdogan should clarify issues of concern to the Azerbaijani public while speaking to Milli Medjlis

A special plenary meeting of Milli Majlis with participation of Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan, will be held on May 13, deputy of Milli Majlis, head of inter-parliamentary friendship group Azerbaijan-Turkey Nizami Jafarov said.
12 May 2009 [13:18]

Members of the Parliament of Azerbaijan to take part in the congress of the ruling party in Kazakhstan

Members of the Parliament of Azerbaijan will take part in the forthcoming congress of the ruling the People's Democratic Party Nur Otan party of Kazakhstan on May 15. reports Interfax-Azerbaijan with reference to Milli Medjlis.
12 May 2009 [12:54]

Bryza refutes his words again

U.S. Co-Chair of the OSCE Minsk Group Matthew Bryza refuted today reports claiming that he said that “Karabakh and other territories” will be returned to Azerbaijan in his interview given to Mediamax agency.
12 May 2009 [11:42]

OSCE to monitor contact line between Azerbaijani, Armenian armies

Monitoring will be held on the contact line between Armenian and Azerbaijani armed forces at 4 kilometers west of the Tapgaragoyunlu village of Azerbaijan's Goranboy region on May 13.
12 May 2009 [11:38]

Great Creation party sees no sense in participating in Karabakh forum

"The Great Creation Party will not participate Karabakh forum, which plans to hold the Union "In the name of democracy" on May 14", reports party chairman and deputy of Milli Majlis Fazil Gazanfaroglu.
12 May 2009 [11:30]

Iran's newly-appointed ambassador to Azerbaijan prepared programs to enhance cooperation

Iran's newly-appointed ambassador to Azerbaijan is dissatisfied with the cooperation between the two countries and he has prepared programs to enhance relations.
12 May 2009 [10:52]

MP: Armenia is either protracting the negotiations, waiting for a miracle, but miracles do not happen, or they are trying to trade

The meetings of the presidents of Azerbaijan and Armenia can not be considered in separate beyond the overall process, said member of parliament of Azerbaijan Aydin Mirzazade, speaking about the outcomes of the Prague results of the Presidents of Azerbaijan and Armenia.
12 May 2009 [09:37]

Armenians violate ceasefire in two regions

Armenians violated ceasefire in Aghdam and Fizuli directions.
12 May 2009 [09:19]

Matthew Bryza: The normalization of relations between Armenia and Turkey and the Karabakh problem are separate issues

"The normalization of relations between Armenia and Turkey and the Karabakh problem are separate issue, Matt Bryza, U.S. Assistant Secretary of State, OSCE Minsk Group co-chair, said in an interview with Echo Moskvy radio station.
12 May 2009 [09:08]

It has been 15 years since declaration of ceasefire between Azerbaijan and Armenia

Today marks 15 years since the announcement of the ceasefire on the contact line of Azerbaijani and Armenian troops.
12 May 2009 [08:45]

Matthew Bryza: "The turning point in the negotiations on the Karabakh problem may occur during the meeting of Presidents of Azerbaijan and Armenia in Saint Petersburg"

"The turning point in the negotiations on the Karabakh problem may occur during the meeting of Presidents of Azerbaijan and Armenia in Saint-Petersburg", says Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs, U.S. Co-Chair of the OSCE Minsk Group Matthew Bryza.
12 May 2009 [08:40]

OSCE Russian co-chair says Armenian-Turkish relations and Nagorno Karabakh conflict resolution should move paralleled

The OSCE Minsk Group Russian co-chair Yuri Merzliakov gave interview to Moscow’s Echo radio station and expressed his position on the Nagorno Karabakh conflict resolution and the Armenian-Turkish relations.
12 May 2009 [08:35]

Russian co-chair says nothing is agreed unless everything is agreed on Nagorno Karabakh conflict

The negotiations over the resolution of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict has one principle “nothing is agreed unless everything is agreed,” the OSCE Minsk Group Russian co-chair Yuri Merzliakov said in his interview to Russian radio station “??? ??????” (Moscow’s Echo).
09 May 2009 [13:51]

Foreign Minister: No progress has been archived in presidents` Prague meeting

Elmar Mammadyarov has informed that the presidents are expected to meet again in Saint Petersburg, Russia early in June, this year.
09 May 2009 [09:47]

Armenians violate ceasefire in two regions

Armenians violated ceasefire in Geranboy and Tovuz directions.
09 May 2009 [09:29]

Today's Zaman: Turkey intends to convene a four-party summit to discuss the Karabakh conflict

Turkey wants to hold a four-party summit with heads of Turkey, Russia, Armenia and Azerbaijan on the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, Turkish Today's Zaman newspaper reports, with reference to representatives of the Nationalist Movement party of Turkey.
09 May 2009 [09:00]

Turkish President appreciates meeting between Presidents of Azerbaijan and Armenia

Turkey appreciates the meeting between the presidents of Azerbaijan and Armenia in Prague on May 7, the CNN Turk quoted Turkish President Abdullah Gul as saying.
08 May 2009 [17:40]

It is impossible to achieve sustainable peace in the region without resolving Nagorno Karabakh conflict: presidential administration's representative

Head of the Public Policy Department of the Presidential Administration Ali Hasanov has commented on peace in the region in his interview with CNN Turk.
08 May 2009 [16:59]

Greek parliament believes in soonest resolution of Nagorno-Karabakh conflict

Member of the Greek parliament believes the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict will be solved soon.
08 May 2009 [16:07]

Political scientist: The United States, Russia and France do not see the obvious blatant fact of occupation of Azerbaijani lands by Armenians

The recent meeting of Presidents of Azerbaijan and Armenia was another step forward, said famous political scientist Zardusht Alizade.
08 May 2009 [14:44]

Azerbaijani, Armenian presidents' meeting is important step in Nagorno-Karabakh settlement: Turkish FM

The meeting between the Azerbaijani and Armenian presidents is an important step in beginning of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict settlement, Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmed Davutoglu said at a news conference with his Finnish counterpart Alexander Stubb, TRT-2 TV channel reported.
08 May 2009 [14:39]

Defense Ministry: I don’t think that Azerbaijan’s joining the NATO exercises in Georgia creates problems for the neighboring countries

“I don’t think that Azerbaijan’s joining the NATO exercises in Georgia creates problems for the neighboring countries”, press officer of the Defense Ministry Colonel-Lieutenant Eldar Sabiroglu told APA.
08 May 2009 [13:38]

Azerbaijan's geo-strategic role to be debated in U.S.

Azerbaijan's geo-strategic role and energy security will be debated during events to be held in New York, Washington and California.
08 May 2009 [13:26]

Azerbaijani MPs propose to launch investigation team of MPs on tragic event in higher school

Azerbaijani members of parliament propose to launch investigation team of MPs on the tragic event in the Azerbaijan State Oil Academy.
08 May 2009 [13:15]

OSCE Secretary General to visit Azerbaijan

OSCE Secretary General Marc Perrin de Brichambaut plans to visit Azerbaijan, new head of OSCE Office in Baku Ali Bilge Cankorel said at the press conference, APA reports.
08 May 2009 [13:03]

Azerbaijani MPs accuse U.S. of applying double standards

Milli Majlis deputies accused the United States in the application of double standards to Azerbaijan, members of parliament Asef Gajyiev, Ganira Pashayeva and others.
08 May 2009 [12:44]

OSCE is working with Azerbaijan on three directions: head of office

OSCE's goal is to assist Azerbaijan to develop, new head of the OSCE Baku office Bilge Cankorel said at a press conference.
08 May 2009 [12:24]

In this uneasy atmosphere Presidents of Armenia and Azerbaijan are ready to make mutual compromises: co-chair

"One can observe that the presidents of Armenia and Azerbaijan in these difficult conditions are ready to make mutual concessions", said U.S. co-chair of the OSCE Minsk Group Matthew Bryza.
08 May 2009 [11:19]

French FM: Talks on Nagorno-Karabakh in Prague between the Presidents of Armenia and Azerbaijan were uneasy

"Negotiations on Nagorno-Karabakh in Prague at the East partnership EU summit between the Presidents of Armenia and Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev and Serzh Sargsyan were uneasy",said French Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner.
08 May 2009 [11:04]

Rector of Baku Music Academy: We should have defended Shusha!

Day.Az interview with rector of Baku Music Academy Farhad Badalbeyli.
08 May 2009 [10:31]

17 years have passed since occupation of Azerbaijan’s city of Shusha

Today is the 16th anniversary of Armenia's occupation of Azerbaijan's city of Shusha.
08 May 2009 [10:20]

Azerbaijani Education Minister not considers necessary to teach separate subject on Nagorno-Karabakh

The Azerbaijani Education Minister does not consider necessary to teach a separate subject on the Nagorno-Karabakh.
08 May 2009 [10:05]

President of Azerbaijan invited to Great Britain

On May 7 President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev held a number of meetings in Prague.
08 May 2009 [09:48]

Press office for Armenian President: The Prague meeting between the presidents of Armenia and Azerbaijan has reconciled positions of the parties

Official Yerevan called the Prague meeting of Presidents of Armenia and Azerbaijan Serzh Sargsyan and Ilham Aliyev to be productive.
08 May 2009 [09:28]

Moscow optimistic about the prospects for settlement of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict - Lavrov

The presidents of Azerbaijan and Armenia Ilham Aliyev and Serj Sargsyan are expected to discuss prospects of the Nagorno-Karabakh settlement during a meeting in St. Petersburg, Interfax reported.
08 May 2009 [09:20]

Azerbaijani Presidents: Azerbaijan is playing a great role in ensuring Europe`s energy security

Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev has today attended the Eastern Partnership summit of the European Union.
08 May 2009 [09:16]

Azerbaijani, Turkish leaders meet in Prague

Presidents Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan and Abdullah Gul of Turkey have today met here.
08 May 2009 [09:02]

Nagorno-Karabakh conflict is close to solution: EU high representative

Meeting of Presidents of Azerbaijan and Armenia on May 7 in Prague during the EU East Partnership summit shows that the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict is close to solution, said the European Union High Representative for the Common Foreign and Security Javier Solana.
08 May 2009 [08:55]

Sides prepare for breakthrough in Nagorno-Karabakh conflict settlement: French co-chairman

The sides are preparing for a breakthrough in resolving the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, said French co-chairman of the OSCE Minsk Group Bernard Fassier.
08 May 2009 [08:54]

Presidents of Azerbaijan and Armenia agree on basis principals of resolving of Nagorno-Karabakh conflict: Co-chair - UPDATED

Presidents of Azerbaijan and Armenia have agreed on basic principles of resolving of Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, OSCE Minsk Group American Co-chair Mettew Bryza said to journalists in Prague on May 7.
07 May 2009 [17:23]

Russia not plans to recognize independence of Nagorno-Karabakh: OSCE MG Russian Co-Chair

Russia does not plan to recognize independence of the Nagorno-Karabakh as an independent region, OSCE Minsk Group Russian Co-Chair Yuriy Merzlyakov said after the meeting between the Azerbaijani and Armenian presidents in Prague on May 7.
07 May 2009 [16:06]

Azerbaijani ombudsman urges to involve Armenian terrorists participating in occupation of Shusha into criminal responsibility

The Azerbaijani Ombudsman urged the world community to involve Armenian terrorists and their supporters who participated in occupation of Shusha into criminal responsibility.
07 May 2009 [14:45]

Azerbaijani president offers condolence to Ukrainian president on explosion in Dnepropetrovsk

On May 7, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev offered condolence to Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko on a tragic event caused by an explosion in Dnepropetrovsk, AzerTaj state news agency reported.
07 May 2009 [11:54]

Yeni Azerbaijan party representative: In the XXI century we will continue to execute the ideas of Heydar Aliyev

"Heydar Aliyev made a great contribution to the successful development of independent Azerbaijan", said deputy executive secretary of the Yeni Azerbaijan party Ali Ahmedov at a conference dedicated to the 86th birthday of Heydar Aliyev.
07 May 2009 [11:13]

Internet campaign launched to perpetuate memory of those killed in the tragedy at Oil Academy

An internet campaign to perpetuate the memory of those killed in the tragedy that occurred at the Azerbaijan State Oil Academy last Thursday was launched in Azerbaijan.