Politics

18 July 2008 [15:01]

Chairman of Azerbaijan's Democratic Party receives representative of US National Democracy Institute

Chairman of the Azerbaijan Democratic Party Sardar Jalaloghlu received a newly appointed director of the US National Democracy Institute Arien De Wolff, reports Day.Az with reference to the press service for the party.
18 July 2008 [13:31]

Venice Commission to hold meeting in Baku on reviewing complaints in voting process

Venice Commission of the Council of Europe will hold in Baku a meeting dedicated to mechanisms of reviewing complaints in the voting process, Sergei Kuznetsov, Venice Commission’s expert on elections and referendums told APA.
18 July 2008 [11:40]

Fazil Qazanfaroghlu: "Absence of an office may become the reason of our non-participation in the presidential elections in Azerbaijan"

"If the Great Creation party is not provided with office, it will not nominate its candidate for presidential elections in Azerbaijan", said party chairman Fazil Qazanfaroghlu.
18 July 2008 [10:00]

Mubariz Qurbanly: "The Azadlyg bloc is supported by only 1% of voters"

"Azadlyg bloc is passive in taking a decision regarding boycott of presidential elections because it has no electorate", said deputy executive secretary of the Yeni Azerbaijan party Mubariz Qurbanly.
18 July 2008 [09:52]

Armenians violate ceasefire in six regions

Armenian armed forces locating in the occupied lands of Azerbaijan violated ceasefire on July 17 and 18.
18 July 2008 [09:02]

US congressman Joe Nollenberg: "USA should not support Azerbaijan's bellicose behavior"

Congressman Joe Nollenberg has sent an appeal to assistant US Secretary of State Daniel Fried due to the position of the Department of State on Azerbaijan's statements regarding Nagorno Karabakh and Armenia.
18 July 2008 [08:53]

France welcomes resumption of Karabakh talks

The OSCE Minsk Group Co-chairs demonstrated a constructive approach in a search for compromise that could serve as a basis for the Nagorno Karabakh conflict resolution, France’s Ambassador to Armenia Serge Smessov said in an interview with PanARMENIAN.Net.
17 July 2008 [17:39]

Eldar Namazov to file a claim to Constitutional Court against Central Election Commission

"I have already appealed to the Sabail district court of Baku with a complaint against the Central Election Commission and received a response from this instance", said head of the forum "For Azerbaijan" Eldar Namazov.
17 July 2008 [16:10]

National Revival Party may hold session in an open air

A session of the steering committee for preparations to the session of the National Revival Party, functioning in Azerbaijan, was held today, reports Day.Az with reference to the press service for the party.
17 July 2008 [14:36]

French ambassador to Azerbaijan: "Resolution of the UN General Assembly, adopted by Azerbaijan's initiative, contradicts to Madrid principles"

The OSCE Minsk Group co-chairing countries voted against the resolution, adopted by Azerbaijan's initiative in the UN General Assembly, as it contradicts to the Madrid principles, said new French ambassador to Azerbaijan Gabriel Keller at a press conference today.
17 July 2008 [13:33]

Eldeniz Guliyev: "If not for the OSCE Minsk Group, we would have settled the Karabakh problem long before"

The Azerbaijan's Intellectuals Movement has worked out a concept of Karabakh conflict settlement, said movement leader Eldeniz Guliyev.
17 July 2008 [13:15]

French ambassador to Azerbaijan: "EU regards Azerbaijan as a participant country in ensuring Europe's energy security"

France, as a chairman in the European Union, and on the whole, the European Union, regard Azerbaijan as a participant country in ensuring Europe's energy security, said new ambassador of France to Azerbaijan Gabriel Keller at a press conference today.
17 July 2008 [10:53]

Mubariz Qurbanly: "Yeni Azerbaijan party does not need to create a bloc"

"The Yeni Azerbaijan party does not intend to create a bloc with any party", said deputy executive secretary of the Yeni Azerbaijan party Mubari Qurbanly.
17 July 2008 [10:42]

Armenian Foreign Minister: "Azerbaijan's bellicose statements do not get due assessment in the world"

Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandyan considers that Azerbaijan's bellicose statements do not get due assessment of the world community.
17 July 2008 [10:12]

Armenians violate ceasefire in three regions

Armenian armed forces locating in the occupied lands of Azerbaijan violated ceasefire on July 16 and 17.
17 July 2008 [09:33]

Yeni Azerbaijan party finishes preparations for the session

"The Yeni Azerbaijan party held conferences in all regional organizations", said deputy executive secretary of the Yeni Azerbaijan party Mubariz Qurbanly.
16 July 2008 [16:38]

Azerbaijan's National Independence Party accuses Central Election Commission of jaundice

The Azerbaijan National Independence Party has submitted an official appeal to the Central Election Commission, said spokesman for the party on issues of press and agitation Ali Orujev.
16 July 2008 [16:13]

APA vs. ANS

16 July 2008 [15:42]

Ireli youth movement attracts over 10,000 people to support Ilham Aliyev's candidacy

The Ireli youth movement has drawn a preliminary result of the action on support of the candidate of the President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev in the presidential elections of Azerbaijan, said a source from the organization, Interfax-Azerbaijan reports.
16 July 2008 [15:32]

Qudrat Hasanquliyev: "Anniversary of the Popular Front of Azerbaijan is worthy of being marked on the state level"

The Single Popular Front Party of Azerbaijan is marking the 19th anniversary of foundation of the National Movement of Azerbaijan.
16 July 2008 [15:08]

Expert Mikhail Alexandrov: "Russia is political-military ally to Armenia and just a strategic partner for Azerbaijan"

"Russia and Armenia are political allies which is a higher stage of relations than merely strategic partnership of Russia with Azerbaijan, said chief of the Caucasus Department of the CIS states Institute Mikhail Alexandrov.
16 July 2008 [13:15]

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

A monitoring of the contact front line of Armenian and Azerbaijani armed forces was held today near Yusifjanly village of Aghdam, reports the press service for the Azerbaijani Defense Ministry.
16 July 2008 [12:54]

Expert Mikhail Alexandrov: "Possibility of Azerbaijan's military victory over Armenia is absent both for external and internal reasons"

Chief of the Caucasus Department of the CIS states Institute Mikhail Alexandrov considers that the soonest resolution of Nagorno Karabakh conflict is impossible.
16 July 2008 [11:23]

Marasmus of former Armenian ambassador Ara Papyan - UPDATED

Dear all! After Vuqar Seidov's note "Marasmus of former Armenian ambassador Ara Papyan" was published, the agency has received a letter from Armenia. Please, find below the full text of the letter and Vuqar Seidov's answer to this letter.
16 July 2008 [10:29]

Civil Solidarity Party preparing for Supreme Medjlis session

A session of the Supreme Medjlis of the Civil Solidarity Party, functioning in Azerbaijan, will be held on July 27, said chairman of the party's steering committee Samir Asadli.
16 July 2008 [10:15]

Etibar Mamedov: "We do not intend to participate in presidential elections of Azerbaijan"

"The National Independence Party of Azerbaijan will probably not participate in presidential elections", said party chairman Etibar Mamedov.
16 July 2008 [09:34]

Armenians violate ceasefire in Khojavend and Geranboy

Armenian armed forces locating in the occupied lands of Azerbaijan violated ceasefire on July 15.
16 July 2008 [09:01]

Appellate Court grants appeal of Azerbaijan's National Independence Party against Baku mayor's office

The Appellate Court has granted the appeal of the Azerbaijan National Independence Party against the Baku mayor's office, said spokesman for steering issues Nazim Aleskerov.
15 July 2008 [17:34]

Armenians commit arsons in Yusifjanli village where OSCE representatives were to conduct monitoring tomorrow

Armenians committed arsons in Yusifjanli Village of Agdam region where OSCE representatives were to conduct monitoring on Wednesday.
15 July 2008 [16:29]

Azerbaijan's Democratic Party calls on the government to intensify activity for non-oil sector development

A regular session of the Democratic Party of Azerbaijan was held today, reports Day.Az with reference to the press service for the party.
15 July 2008 [13:29]

Party of Democratic Reforms to hold session in Baku

The session of the Party of Democratic Reforms, functioning in Azerbaijan, will be held on July 19, said spokesman for the party Ulkar Abdullayeva.
15 July 2008 [12:49]

Mazahir Panakhov: "Presidential candidates can be nominated until late August"

Presidential candidates can be nominated until late August, CEC Chairman Mazahir Panakhov said, APA reports.
15 July 2008 [12:18]

Armenian Foreign Minister: "Nagorno Karabakh conflict can be settled only peacefully in the Minsk Group framework"

Edward Nalbandyan discussed Armenian-American relations and resolution of Nagorno Karabakh conflict during the meeting with US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice in Washington.
15 July 2008 [11:54]

Open Society Party's activists: "The Ministry of Justice does not want to register our party"

The Open Society Party will pass a decision about participation in the upcoming presidential elections during the party session to be held in late July, said party deputy chairman Nizami Mamedov.
15 July 2008 [11:41]

Hafiz Hajiyev: "Muasir Musavat party will hold actions at a place which the Baku mayor's office will allocate for it"

"Currently, all necessary measures are taken for conduction of mass actions", said Muasir Musavat party chairman Hafiz Hajiyev.
15 July 2008 [11:27]

Iranian Foreign Minister: "We do not restrict cooperation with Azerbaijan and we do believe that bilateral ties will further expand"

Iranian Foreign Minister Manuchokhr Mottaki received chairman of Supreme Medjlis of the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic of Azerbaijan Vasif Talibov visiting the country.
15 July 2008 [11:16]

OSCE to hold monitoring on the contact front line of Azerbaijani and Armenian armed troops in Aghdam

Monitoring will be held on the contact front line of Azerbaijani and Armenian armed forces near Yusifjanly village of Aghdam on July 16, reports the press service for the Azerbaijani Defense Ministry.
15 July 2008 [10:48]

Armenians violate ceasefire in Khojavend and Geranboy

Armenian armed forces locating in the occupied lands of Azerbaijan violated ceasefire on July 14 and 15.
15 July 2008 [09:46]

Azerbaijani National Security Ministry: "Yerevan recognizes the victory of Azerbaijan’s attacking tactics in the information war"

Chief of the press-service of the Ministry of National Security of Azerbaijan Arif Babayev interviewed with APA on the Serzh Sargsyan’s thought at the meeting of Armenian National Security Service about the coordination of information war by this organization…
15 July 2008 [09:15]

Musavat party to hold elections to medjlis

A regular session of Musavat party divan was held yesterday, reports Day.Az with reference to the press service for the party.
14 July 2008 [17:23]

Armenian political scientist: "Armenia is losing to Azerbaijan"

The process of Nagorno Karabakh conflict resolution should be considered legally on the basis of legal documents, said Armenian independent expert Ara Papyan.
14 July 2008 [17:09]

Head of OSCE Baku office: "500 international representatives will monitor presidential elections this year"

An information session on facts of interference with the voting process was organized in Shirvan today by the OSCE Baku office, the Central Election Commission and the OIC presidential administration.
14 July 2008 [16:45]

Union for Democracy creating election campaign team

A regular session of the Union for Democracy was held today, said Azadlyg party chairman Ahmed Oruj.
14 July 2008 [16:38]

Head of Azerbaijan's Central Election Commission meets with Venice Commission secretary

Chairman of Azerbaijan's Central Election Commission Mazahir Panakhov met today with secretary of the CE Venice Commission Gianni Bukikkio and commission expert Sergey Kuznetsov, reports the press service for the Central Election commission.
14 July 2008 [16:27]

Khazar Ibrahim: "Azerbaijan has never spoken of occupation of the lands of other countries but stressed the need to restore its own territorial integrity"

The points of the Helsinki final act of 1975, the Armenian Foreign Ministry likes to refer to, demonstrate the correctness of Azerbaijan's position, said spokesman for Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry Khazar Ibrahim at a traditional briefing in the Ministry.
14 July 2008 [15:32]

Khazar Ibrahim: "Azerbaijan does not see a threat posed on it by Iran's missile tests"

Azerbaijan does not see a threat posed on it by Iran's missile tests, said spokesman for Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry Khazar Ibrahim.
14 July 2008 [15:06]

Azadlyg bloc to decide on boycott before start of presidential elections in Azerbaijan

"Azadlyg bloc has decided about tactics of boycotting presidential elections in Azerbaijan and does not intent to change its mind", said ",deputy chairman of Azerbaijan Popular Front Party Fuad Mustafayev.
14 July 2008 [14:00]

Tahir Kerimli: "Eldar Namazov even does not have a party"

Day.Az interview with chairman of Vahdat party Tahir Kerimli.
14 July 2008 [13:51]

Opposition party leader Isa Qambar meets with representatives of German Marshall Fund

Today Musavat opposition leader Isa Qambar met with representatives of German Marshall Fund.
14 July 2008 [12:16]

Khazar Ibrahim: "Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry will deal with the issue regarding plans of Egyptian archaeologists to hold digs in Azerbaijani occupied lands"

We got information regarding plans of Egyptian archaeologists to hold digs in the occupied lands of Azerbaijan from mass media, said spokesman for Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry Khazar Ibrahim at a traditional weekly briefing.
14 July 2008 [12:10]

Azerbaijan's Popular Front Party to mark its 19th anniversary

The Azerbaijan Popular Front Party plans to mark the 19th anniversary of the political structure, said deputy chairman of the party Fuad Mustafayev.
14 July 2008 [11:06]

President of Azerbaijan congratulates French counterpart on National Day

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev congratulated French counterpart Nicholas Sarkozy on national day of this country - the Bastille Day, reports Day.Az with reference to AzerTac.
14 July 2008 [11:00]

Armenians violate ceasefire in four regions

Armenian armed forces locating in the occupied lands of Azerbaijan violated ceasefire on July 13.
14 July 2008 [10:17]

Members of Armenian government visit military units on the contact line with Azerbaijan

Armenian Defense Minister Seyran Ohanyan visited the military units and military positions on the northeastern borders of the country Saturday.