Politics

14 November 2008 [10:43]

President of Azerbaijan receives Greek Development Minister

On November 13, President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received Minister of Development of Greece Christos Folias.
14 November 2008 [10:30]

President of Azerbaijan meets his Lithuanian counterpart

On November 13, President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev had a meeting with President of Lithuania Valdas Adamkus.
13 November 2008 [18:38]

Matthew Bryza: "Presidents of Azerbaijan and Armenia maintain mutual trust and respect"

"Russian troops can not act as peacekeeping forces in the Karabakh conflict", said US co-chair of the OSCE Minsk Group Matthew Bryza in Baku.
13 November 2008 [17:55]

National Assembly of Georgian Azerbaijanis not wishing country's NATO accession

The National Assembly of Georgian Azerbaijan is completely against the country's NATO accession, said assembly president Dashgin Gulmamedov.
13 November 2008 [16:16]

Green Party of Azerbaijan ratifies plan of actions for 2009

The Green Party of Azerbaijan has adopted a plan of actions for 2009, said party chairman Mais Gulaliyev.
13 November 2008 [15:26]

Azerbaijan Defense Minister to discuss issues of military cooperation with Belarus in Minsk

The issues of bilateral military cooperation will be discussed by Belarus Defense Minister Leonid Maltsev and his Azerbaijani counterpart Safar Abiyev.
13 November 2008 [13:50]

Alexander Iskandaryan: "Results of a referendum on the status of Nagorno Karabakh are absolutely predictable"

Day.Az interview with famous Armenian political scientist Alexander Iskandaryan.
13 November 2008 [13:36]

Anne Derse: "The activity of foreign radio stations is an integral part of relations between Azerbaijan and the United States"

We are concerned with the plans to halt operation of foreign radio stations BBC, Liberty and Voice of America in Azerbaijan, said US ambassador to Azerbaijan Anne Derse.
13 November 2008 [12:31]

Armenians violate ceasefire in three regions

Armenian armed forces locating in the occupied lands of Azerbaijan violated ceasefire on November 12 and 13.
13 November 2008 [12:15]

Matthew Bryza: "The status of Nagorno Karabakh can not be defined unilaterally and the position of both sides must be taken into account in this issue"

The resolution of the Karabakh conflict must start with provision of the territorial integrity of Azerbaijan, said co-chair of the OSCE Minsk Group Matthew Bryza, according to Azerbaijani Lider channel.
13 November 2008 [11:31]

Rasul Guliyev's party negotiating on creation of large oppositional coalition

The Open Society Party is holding negotiations on creation of a large oppositional coalition, said deputy chairman of the party Yagub Abbasov.
13 November 2008 [10:47]

Georgian political scientist: "The defense agreement between Georgia and Armenia may cause a negative reaction of Azerbaijan"

"The agreement between the defense ministries of Armenia and Georgia on arms transit to Armenia via Georgia is a result of pressure, imposed on Georgia by Russia and Armenia", considers Malkhaz Matsaberidze.
13 November 2008 [10:34]

Milli Medjlis ratifies several documents, signed between Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan

Milli Medjlis has ratified several intergovernmental agreements, signed between Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan in Baku on May 19 2008, reports Day.Az with reference to AzerTac.
12 November 2008 [18:50]

Georgian former Premier: "Russian air force jets rocketed the Baku-Supsa and Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan pipelines in August"

"Russian air force jets rocketed the Baku-Supsa and Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan pipelines during the conflict around South Ossetia in August 2008, said former Premier of Georgia Vladimir Gurgenidze.
12 November 2008 [18:39]

President of Azerbaijan ratifies documents, signed between Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has signed a decree to ratify documents, signed between the governments of Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan in Baku on September 11, reports Day.Az with reference to AzerTac.
12 November 2008 [17:08]

Norwegian Foreign Ministry: "Suspension of operation of foreign radio stations in Azerbaijan contradicts to development of pluralistic press"

Norwegian Foreign Ministry has released a statement regarding plans to halt broadcasting of foreign radio stations BBC, Liberty and Voice of America in Azerbaijan.
12 November 2008 [15:46]

Armenian political scientist: "Armenia has no concept of external policy, there is only a concept of preservation of powers"

"The Karabakh conflict settlement must be considered only in the light of regional events", said head of the Institute of Political Economy Andranik Tevayan.
12 November 2008 [14:05]

Sabir Rustamkhanly: "Imperialistic ambitions on transformation of modern Iran into 'New Persia' lay a basis of the actions of official Tehran"

Day.Az interview with Sabir Rustamkhanly, chairman of the Civil Solidarity Party and Milli Medjlis deputy.
12 November 2008 [13:55]

Sardar Calaloghlu: "Poland's experience can be assimilated in the issue of financing the parties"

"The state financing must also cover the Democratic Party of Azerbaijan", said party chairman Sardar Calaloghlu.
12 November 2008 [12:04]

Azerbaijani Foreign Minister receives member of US Congress

Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Elmar Mamedyarov received member of US congress, senator Bob Corker, visiting Baku, reported the press service for the Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry.
12 November 2008 [11:52]

Azerbaijan marks Day of Constitution

Azerbaijan is celebrating the Day of Constitution on November 12.
12 November 2008 [11:36]

No need for panic among Armenians!

12 November 2008 [11:05]

Armenians violate ceasefire in six regions

Armenian armed forces locating in the occupied lands of Azerbaijan violated ceasefire on November 11.
12 November 2008 [10:36]

Armenian deputy: "Armenian authorities will base on the interests of Armenians in the issue of Nagorno Karabakh conflict"

Armenian authorities will never make unilateral concessions in the resolution of the Karabakh conflict, said member of the parliamentary faction of the ruling Republican party of Armenia Edward Sharmazanov.
12 November 2008 [10:13]

Gulamhuseyn Alibeyli: "The state financing must cover all parties at the initial stage"

"The state must allocate funds for the parties", said Gulamhuseyn Alibeyli, former presidential candidate and chairman of the steering committee of the Aydinlar party.
11 November 2008 [18:53]

Armenian opposition party: "Armenian refugees must return to Baku and get an opportunity to sell their flats there"

"Armenian refugees must return to Baku and get an opportunity to sell their flats there", Anait Bakhshyan, chairman of the board of the Heritage opposition party and deputy of the Armenian National Assembly.
11 November 2008 [18:42]

President of Azerbaijan receives US senator

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received US senator Bob Corker, reports Day.Az with reference to the official website of the President of Azerbaijan.
11 November 2008 [18:11]

Umid party holds zonal sessions in the regions

Umid party has initiated zonal sessions in the regions of Azerbaijan, said deputy chairman of the party Enver Aghazade.
11 November 2008 [17:56]

Turkish expert: "Turkey supports Baku until our interests coincide"

"No one has a right to ask Turkey why it defends its own interests", said Sinan Ogan, chairman of the Turkish association on international relations and strategic analysis.
11 November 2008 [15:44]

Serzh Sargsyan: "Recognition of independence of Nagorno Karabakh is a last step in the process of the conflict resolution"

"Armenia has no right to recognize Abkhazia and South Ossetia before it recognizes Karabakh", said Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan in the interview to Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung.
11 November 2008 [14:53]

Serzh Sargsyan: "The will of Nagorno Karabakh people is the intention to either join Armenia or become an independent state"

"The Moscow declaration opens good opportunities for the settlement of the problem of unrecognized "Nagorno Karabakh Republic", said Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan in his interview to Euronews channel.
11 November 2008 [13:54]

Khazar Ibrahim: "Recent statements of Serzh Sargsyan contradict to Moscow Declaration"

"Statements made by Serzh Sargsyan in Brussels contradict Moscow Declaration," Khazar Ibrahim, Spokesman for Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry told APA.
11 November 2008 [12:54]

Musavat Party: "The state is protracting its decision about financing the parties"

The Musavat party demands from the state to finance the political parties under the law "On political parties", said head of the central office of the Party Arif Hajili.
11 November 2008 [12:21]

Coalition of left wing powers ready to cooperate with Azerbaijani opposition powers

The parties, represented in the coalition of left wing powers, plan to adopt their charter and regulations, said Rauf Gurbanov.
11 November 2008 [12:04]

Protest to be held in front of the Iranian embassy to Baku

The Union "For democracy" is concerned over the state of Azerbaijanis in Iran, said chairman of the Azadlyg party Ahmed Oruj.
11 November 2008 [11:47]

Zahid Oruc: "It is incorrect to regard decision about Iraq as part of Azerbaijan's policy of overall rejection of international peacekeeping mission"

Day.Az interview with Zahid Oruc, deputy of Milli Medjlis, member of the standing parliamentary commission on security and defense.
11 November 2008 [11:17]

Armenians violate ceasefire in seven regions

Armenian armed forces locating in the occupied lands of Azerbaijan violated ceasefire on November 10 and 11.
11 November 2008 [11:01]

Regular cargo air flights to open between Luxembourg and Baku

The biggest cargo company of Europe Cargolux intends to operate regular flights in Georgia's direction.
11 November 2008 [10:53]

Fazail Aghamaly: "Ilham Aliyev's retiral would do no good to people of Azerbaijan"

The idea to hold a referendum and exclude articles, prohibiting election of a person as President of Azerbaijan for more than twice, is intended to protect the interest of statehood and people, said chairman of the Ana Veten party Fazail Aghamaly.
11 November 2008 [10:25]

Musavat party prepares a package of proposals on the resolution of the Karabakh conflict

Musavat party divan held a next session on Monday, reports Day.Az with reference to the press service for the party.
10 November 2008 [17:30]

Interior troops deployed in Azerbaijan's northern borders

Soldiers and military equipment of Interior Troops have been deployed in mountainous territories of Guba and Gusar Regions, APA northern bureau reports.
10 November 2008 [17:22]

Abdullah Gul: "If Barack Oabama recognizes "Armenians genocide" it would mean that he sets up the unreal things for the reality"

"Politicians must not engage in the issue of "Armenians genocide", said Turkey President Abdullah Gul in his interview to Belgian magazine Le Vif/L'Express.
10 November 2008 [16:58]

President of Azerbaijan receives vice speaker of Estonian parliament

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has received vice speaker of Estonian parliament Christina Ojuland, reports Day.Az with reference to the official website of the President of Azerbaijan.
10 November 2008 [16:48]

Head of "Shushi" foundation: "The Moscow declaration made it clear that the Karabakh party is excluded from the settlement process"

The "Shushi" foundation (Shushi-the name for the Azerbaijani city of Shusha occupied by Armenians) calls on the world community to recognize "Nagorno Karabakh" as a party for negotiations.
10 November 2008 [16:32]

Bulgarian vice president to arrive in Azerbaijan

A governmental delegation of Bulgaria led by vice president Angel Marin will pay an official visit to Baku on November 13, reports Day.Az with reference to AzerTac.
10 November 2008 [16:23]

Khidayat Orujev: "Some religious people create a rush around activity of the Abu-Bakr mosque"

The religious situation in Azerbaijan remains stable and a rush around the Abu-Bakr mosque is created artificially, said chairman of the state committee for work with religious formations Khidayat Orujev.
10 November 2008 [15:55]

California Legislative Assembly highly evaluates presidential elections in Azerbaijan

The Legislative Assembly of California has adopted a resolution, giving high level of assessment to presidential elections, held in Azerbaijan.
10 November 2008 [14:24]

Azerbaijan withdraws its peacekeeping contingent from Iraq

The parliament has received an appeal of President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev about the complete withdrawal of the peacekeeping contingent from Iraq, said member of the parliamentary commission on defense and security Adil Aliyev.
10 November 2008 [13:07]

Liberal-Democratic Party of Azerbaijan to arrange referendum on conduction of parliamentary elections by proportional system

The Liberal-Democratic Party of Azerbaijan has proposed an initiative of holding a referendum on conduction of parliamentary elections by proportional system, reports Day.Az with reference to the press service for the party.
10 November 2008 [12:42]

Armenian former foreign minister: "The Moscow declaration has both negative and positive sides"

"Azerbaijan will make use of the Moscow declaration by all means", said Vardan Oskanyan, former Foreign Minister of Armenia and head of Sivilitas foundation, according to Liberty radio.
10 November 2008 [11:12]

Azadlyg bloc demands to reduce prices of energy sources in Azerbaijan

Azadlyg bloc has released a statement regarding the economic situation in the country, reports Day.Az with reference to the press service for the Liberal Party of Azerbaijan.
10 November 2008 [11:02]

Armenians violate ceasefire in five regions

Armenian armed forces locating in the occupied lands of Azerbaijan violated ceasefire on November 10.
10 November 2008 [10:55]

Armenian bank, partner of Russian Troika dialogue company, opens affiliate in self-declared "Nagorno Karabakh"

Ameriabank opened its first affiliate in the unrecognized "Nagorno Karabakh" on November 8.
10 November 2008 [10:48]

Armenian Defense Minister: "Azerbaijani serviceman does not want to return home"

Azerbaijani army soldier, held in Armenian captivity, does not want to return home, said Armenian Defense Minister Seyran Ohanyan Saturday.
10 November 2008 [10:43]

Musavat party defines prospects of activity for 2009

Medjlis of the Musavat party held its session Saturday, reported head of the central office of the party Arif Hajili.