Politics

19 February 2010 [17:00]

Azerbaijani MP: Shooting on contact line of Azerbaijani, Armenian troops shows world powers how peace is fragile in the region

“There have not been major and long-lasting shooting on the contact line for a along time,” Azerbaijani Member of Parliament Zahid Oruj said.
19 February 2010 [16:39]

Azerbaijan, Turkey to hold high-level military dialogue

Azerbaijan and Turkey will hold high-level military dialogue in Ankara on Feb. 22, Azerbaijani Defense Ministry said.
19 February 2010 [16:20]

Russian expert: Kazakhstan will have no serious impact on resolution of Nagorno-Karabakh conflict

Alexander Karavayev, Head of the Political Forecasting Service at the Center Post-Soviet Studies, says Kazakhstan will have no serious impact on resolution of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.
19 February 2010 [15:42]

Azerbaijan, Poland discuss security cooperation

Azerbaijan's Minister of National Security, Lieutenant-General Eldar Mahmudov has met Poland's National Security Bureau Chief Aleksander Szczygło.
19 February 2010 [13:00]

Azerbaijan's Defense Ministry issues official statement on large-scale shooting on contact line of Azerbaijani, Armenia troops - UPDATE

Azerbaijan's Defense Ministry has issued an official statement ont he large-scale shooting on a front line of the Azerbaijani and Armenian troops.
19 February 2010 [09:21]

Azerbaijani FM meets chief of Polish National Security Bureau

Azerbaijan's Foreign Minister Elmar Mammadyarov has met head of Poland's National Security Bureau Aleksander Szczyglo.
18 February 2010 [18:04]

Azerbaijani President receives head of Polish National Security Bureau

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received head of the Polish National Security Bureau Aleksander Szczyglo on Feb. 18.
18 February 2010 [13:36]

Azerbaijani MP: Renewed military action would be only correct solution for Azerbaijan

Member of the Azerbaijani Milli Majlis (parliament) Gudrat Hasanguliyev says the Madrid principles imply phased resolution to the Karabakh conflict.
18 February 2010 [12:00]

Armenian Armed Forces break ceasefire

18 February 2010 [10:34]

Azerbaijani MPs attend CIS IPA events

Azerbaijani parliamentarians Adil Aliyev and Fazail Agamaly have left for Saint Petersburg to attend the meetings of the CIS Interparliamentary Assembly (IPA) to be held on Feb. 18-19.
18 February 2010 [09:21]

Azerbaijani President offers independence day greetings to Gambian counterpart

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev sent a congratulatory letter to Gambian counterpart Yahya Jammeh on the country's Independence Day on Feb. 17.
17 February 2010 [21:48]

Polish PM to visit Azerbaijan

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk will be on an official visit to Baku in early March.
17 February 2010 [21:37]

Head of Poland's National Security Bureau to trip to Azerbaijan

Head of Poland's National Security Bureau, Minister Aleksander Szczyglo will pay an official visit to Azerbaijan on Feb. 18.
17 February 2010 [19:33]

Azerbaijan's consul general to Los Angeles visits Northern California

Azerbaijan's Consul General to Los Angeles Elin Suleymanov and Consul Elman Abdullayev have visited the Northern California, where they had a meeting with San Jose Mayor Chuck Reed.
17 February 2010 [18:44]

Turkish parliament to hold hearings on anniversary of Khojaly genocide

Hearings on the anniversary of Khojaly genocide will be held in the Turkish parliament on Feb. 24, head of Azerbaijan Friendship Group at the Turkish parliament Mustafa Kabakci said.
17 February 2010 [16:17]

French embassy in Azerbaijan: France prefers neutrality in its relationship with Azerbaijan and Armenia

The embassy of France in Azerbaijan has issued a statement on military cooperation agreement signed between France and Armenia recently.
17 February 2010 [15:30]

Netherlands Kingdom Secretary General to visit Azerbaijan

The Netherlands Kingdom Secretary General Ed Kronenburg will discuss cooperation prospects between Azerbaijan and the Netherlands in Baku.
17 February 2010 [15:07]

US senator to protect Azerbaijan's interests in Congress

Senator from Colorado Mark Udall voiced his intention to join Azerbaijani caucus in US Congress.
17 February 2010 [14:03]

Italy's Senate adopts resolution on Nagorno-Karabakh conflict

The Italian Senate (parliament) has adopted a resolution on the situation in the South Caucasus, head of Azerbaijan-Italy Interparliamentary Friendship Group, MP Azer Karimli said.
17 February 2010 [12:17]

Lebanese FM: Lebanon supports Azerbaijan's sovereignty and territorial integrity within its internationally recognized borders

Interview with Lebanese Foreign Minister Ali Hussein Al-Shami.
17 February 2010 [11:47]

Joseph Shagal: None of Israeli senior officials wanted to meet Armenian PM

Interview with President of Israel-Azerbaijan International Association and former member of the Israeli Knesset (Parliament) Joseph Shagal.
17 February 2010 [10:38]

Armenian Armed Forces break ceasefire

17 February 2010 [09:21]

Azerbaijani President offers condolences to Belgium King

Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev has sent a letter of condolence to Belgium King Albert II on a human loss as the result of a commuter train crash near Brussels.
16 February 2010 [18:13]

Baku hosts meeting of tourism experts in GUAM+Japan format

Meeting has been held among tourism experts in GUAM+Japan format today in Baku.
16 February 2010 [14:49]

Azerbaijani FM discusses regional developments with US Congress officials

Foreign Minister of Azerbaijan Elmar Mammadyarov met Monday with US Congress officials to brief them on the ongoing developments in Azerbaijan and region.
16 February 2010 [14:42]

Kazakhstan's President develops proposals on Nagorno-Karabakh conflict resolution

Kazakhstan's President has developed proposals on resolution of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.
16 February 2010 [13:54]

Azerbaijani parliamentary Speaker meets OSCE chairperson-in-office

Speaker of Azerbaijan Milli Majlis Ogtay Asadov met Monday visiting OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Kazakh Secretary of State and Foreign Minister Kanat Saudabayev.
16 February 2010 [12:14]

Editor-in-chief of Russian newspaper: Armenia will begin to leave Azerbaijani lands

Day.Az interview with editor-in-chief of Russia-based “Konservator” newspaper Rustam Arifjanov.
16 February 2010 [11:07]

Azerbaijani President receives credentials of incoming Slovak ambassador

Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev accepted credentials of newly appointed ambassador of Slovakia Jozef Migas on Feb. 15.
16 February 2010 [10:43]

Azerbaijani MP: Serzh Sargsyan’s actions are inconsistent with his status

Azerbaijani MP says Armenian president’s statement that his country would never give Karabakh to Azerbaijan will bring no political dividends to Yerevan.
16 February 2010 [10:36]

Azerbaijani President receives credentials of incoming Kyrgyz ambassador

Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev received credentials of the newly appointed Kyrgyz ambassador to the country Raimkul Attokurov on Feb. 15.
16 February 2010 [09:21]

Azerbaijani President congratulates Lithuanian counterpart on country’s public holiday

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has sent a congratulatory letter to Lithuanian counterpart Dalia Grybauskaitė on Day of Re-establishment of the State of Lithuania.
15 February 2010 [21:00]

Azerbaijani President received OSCE Chairman-in-Office

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev received the delegation led by OSCE Chairman-in-Office, Foreign Minister of Kazakhstan Kanat Saudabayev.
15 February 2010 [18:37]

Azerbaijani FM receives copies of credentials of Slovakian, Spanish and Kyrgyz ambassadors

Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Elmar Mammadyarov received Slovakia’s newly-appointed ambassador to Azerbaijan Joseph Migas.
15 February 2010 [15:00]

Saudabayev: 2010 can be turning point in Nagorno-Karabakh conflict

As OSCE chairman, Astana hopes that 2010 will be a turning point in settling the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict if parties adhere to agreements, OSCE Chairman Kanat Saudabayev said on his official visit to Baku today.
15 February 2010 [13:25]

Turkish MP: Armenia stages dirty campaign to give official status to its claims against Turkey

Day.Az interview with Secretary of the Turkey’s Grand National Assembly (parliament), MP from the ruling Justice and Development Party (AK Party) Fatih Metin.
15 February 2010 [13:00]

Azerbaijani FM: Azerbaijan interested in accepting updated version of Madrid principles

Azerbaijan is interested in accepting an updated version of the Madrid principles, Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Elmar Mammadyarov told media on Monday.
15 February 2010 [11:57]

OSCE chairman debates Nagorno-Karabakh conflict with political parties in Baku

OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Kazakhstan's Secretary of State and Foreign Minister, Kanat Saudabayev met with representatives of the Azerbaijani political parties today.
15 February 2010 [11:35]

Heydar Jamal: By his London speech Armenian president announced his consent to withdraw from Azerbaijan’s occupied lands

Day.Az interview with Russia’s Islamic Committee Chairman, renowned political expert Heydar Jamal.
15 February 2010 [11:00]

Armenian Armed Forces break ceasefire

13 February 2010 [13:57]

Azerbaijani MPs to meet with OSCE PA President

The Azerbaijani MPs will meet with OSCE PA President Joao Soares.
13 February 2010 [10:32]

Azerbaijani President trips to Goychay region

President Ilham Aliyev arrived in country's Goychay region on Feb. 12.
13 February 2010 [10:00]

Azerbaijani MP urges parliament to appeal U.S. Congress over "Armenian genocide" discussions

The Azerbaijani Parliament should appeal the discussion of "Armenian genocide" to the U.S. Congress, MP Ganira Pashayeva said.
13 February 2010 [09:44]

Azerbaijani President trips to country's Agdash region - UPDATE

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev started a trip to country's Agdash region on Feb. 12.
12 February 2010 [20:25]

Austria-Azerbaijan Chamber of Commerce set up in Vienna

The first meeting of Austria-Azerbaijan Chamber of Commerce took place in Vienna.
12 February 2010 [18:27]

OSCE PA winter session to discuss Khojaly tragedy

The Khojaly tragedy will be discussed during the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly’s Winter Meeting to be held on 18-19 February in Vienna, member of the Azeri delegation to the OSCE PA Eldar Ibrahimov said.
12 February 2010 [16:30]

EU special envoy for S. Caucasus to trip to Azerbaijan

Special representative of the European Union for the South Caucasus Peter Semneby will visit Baku this month.
12 February 2010 [14:37]

EU Coordination Bureau for International Technical Aid to Azerbaijan abolished

The Azerbaijani Cabinet of Ministers has abolished the EU Coordination Bureau for International Technical Aid to Azerbaijan, said the Cabinet.
12 February 2010 [13:19]

Azerbaijani President congratulates Ukraine's Yanukovych on victory in presidential elections

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has today made a telephone call to Viktor Yanukovych to congratulate him on his victory in the Ukrainian presidential elections.