Politics

22 October 2008 [13:40]

Milli Medjlis to hold its first session after presidential elections in Azerbaijan next week

Milli Medjlis will hold its plenary for the first time after the presidential elections in Azerbaijan on October 28, report sources from Azerbaijani parliament.
22 October 2008 [13:25]

OSCE Minsk Group co-chairs to visit Azerbaijan next week

"The meeting of the presidents of Russia, Azerbaijan and Armenia is not a bad idea," French co-chair of OSCE Minsk Group Bernard Fassier told APA commenting on Russian President’s proposal in Yerevan.
22 October 2008 [13:14]

New Qatar ambassador to Azerbaijan appointed

Emir of Qatar Sheikh Hamad bin Khalif Al Tani appointed 8 new ambassadors to foreign countries, including Azerbaijan.
22 October 2008 [12:42]

Azerbaijani ambassador to Great Britain: "Resolution of the Karabakh conflict will have a positive impact on the restoration of peace in the region"

Azerbaijani ambassador to Great Britain Fahreddin Gurbanov met members of the British parliament Graig Hands and Lord Frazer, report sources from the Azerbaijani embassy to Great Britain.
22 October 2008 [12:30]

Avez Temirkhan: "The Liberal Party of Azerbaijan is unable to settle the issue of the head office"

"The Liberal party of Azerbaijan can not organize a session due to the absence of a place for holding it", said acting chairman of the party Avez Temirkhan.
22 October 2008 [12:12]

Arif Yunusov: "By most parameters today Azerbaijan is more important for the United States, Western Europe and even Russia than Armenia and Armenians"

"After the war with Georgia, present-day Russia considers that it can change the international relations by way of force", said famous conflict expert and political scientist Arif Yunusov.
22 October 2008 [11:39]

Constitutional Court confirms results of presidential elections in Azerbaijan

On October 22 the Constitutional Court of Azerbaijan confirmed results of presidential elections of October 15.
22 October 2008 [10:52]

Rasul Guliyev's party: "Conduction of political reforms in Azerbaijan is important"

"The political powers should unite for the resolution of existing problems", said Yagub Abbasov, deputy chairman of the Open Society Party, led by former speaker Rasul Guliyev.
22 October 2008 [10:37]

Movlud Chavushoghlu: "I am sure that Turkey's initiative for normalization of relations between the South Caucasus countries will be effective"

Day.Az interview with Movlud Chavushoghlu, head of the Turkish delegation in PACE.
22 October 2008 [10:17]

Armenians violate ceasefire in four regions

Armenian armed forces locating in the occupied lands of Azerbaijan violated ceasefire on October 21 and 22.
22 October 2008 [09:49]

EU stresses Azerbaijan's efforts for conduction of good elections

The European Union stresses Azerbaijan's efforts for conduction of democratic elections on October 15, says a statement of France, chairing in EU.
21 October 2008 [16:53]

Book "Karabakh yesterday, today and tomorrow" presented in Baku

The book "Karabakh yesterday, today and tomorrow" has been presented by initiative of the Organization for Karabakh Liberation.
21 October 2008 [15:56]

Musavat party urges to stop pressure on imprisoned reporter Mirza Sakit

Musavat party voices anxiety about the actions applied against imprisoned reporter of Azadlyg opposition newspaper Mirza Sakit, reports Day.Az with reference to the press service for the party.
21 October 2008 [15:34]

Center for Cooperation of Opposition faces differences about creation of a coalition

"The Center for Cooperation of Opposition is discussing ways of creating wide coalition", said head of the central office of the Musavat party Arif Hajili.
21 October 2008 [13:51]

Green Party of Azerbaijan to hold actions in cooperation with Georgia's Green Party

The Green Party of Azerbaijan intends to hold actions in cooperation with the Green Party of Georgia, said party chairman Mais Gulaliyev.
21 October 2008 [13:06]

UNESCO director general congratulates President of Azerbaijan

UNESCO director general Koitiro Matsuura congratulated President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev on his re-election as President of Azerbaijan, reports Day.Az with reference to the official website of the President of Azerbaijan.
21 October 2008 [12:40]

Fazil Gazanfaroghlu: "Azerbaijani authorities and opposition should discuss prospects of cooperation"

"At the current stage authorities and opposition must hold talks to define the further actions to be taken by both parties", said Fazil Gazanfaroghlu, chairman of the Great Creation party and Milli Medjlis deputy.
21 October 2008 [12:28]

OSCE puts off its monitoring on contact front line of Azerbaijani and Armenian armed forces

The OSCE Monitoring planned to be held on the contact front line of Azerbaijani and Armenian armed forces on October 22, has been put off, said spokesman for Azerbaijan's Defense Ministry Eldar Sabiroghlu.
21 October 2008 [11:54]

Armenians violate ceasefire again

Armenian armed forces locating in the occupied lands of Azerbaijan violated ceasefire on October 20 and 21.
21 October 2008 [11:16]

Ilham Aliyev's inauguration to take place at Heydar Aliyev's Palace

The inauguration of re-elected President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev will be held at Heydar Aliyev's palace, said a source from the presidential administration, according to Novosti-Azerbaijan.
21 October 2008 [10:46]

Center for Cooperation of Opposition discussing further actions

"The parties, represented in the Center of Cooperation of Opposition, are holding discussions on definition of further prospects of cooperation", reports head of the central office of the party Arif Hajili.
21 October 2008 [10:39]

Sultan of Oman sends congratulatory message to President of Azerbaijan

Qaboos bin Said, the Sultan of Oman sent a message of congratulation to President Ilham Aliyev on his re-election as Azerbaijan`s President for a second consecutive term.
20 October 2008 [16:33]

Azerbaijan Democratic Party offers powers and opposition to create anti-crisis group

The Democratic Party of Azerbaijan held its regular session today, reports Day.Az with reference to the press service for the party.
20 October 2008 [16:10]

Former Turkish President Suleyman Demirel congratulates President of Azerbaijan

9th President of Turkey Suleyman Demirel has called to President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, reports Day.Az with reference to the official website of the President of Azerbaijan.
20 October 2008 [13:58]

Parties, participating in presidential elections of Azerbaijan, may create a bloc

Parties, participating in presidential elections of Azerbaijan, may create a bloc before the upcoming municipal and parliamentary elections, said chairman of the United Popular Front Party of Azerbaijan Gudrat Hasanquliyev.
20 October 2008 [13:10]

Turkish ambassador to Azerbaijan: "As a member of the UN Security Council, Turkey will try to settle all frozen conflicts, including the Armenian-Azerbaijani issue"

Turkey has become a member of the UN Security Council for 2009-2010 by winning 151 out of 192 votes in the UN, said Turkish ambassador to Azerbaijan Khulusi Kilij at a press conference today.
20 October 2008 [12:20]

Ali Kerimli's activists not allowed to hold regional conference

Representatives of the Popular Front Party of Azerbaijan were planning to hold a conference in Lenkoran due to preparations to a session, said deputy chairman of the party Hasan Kerimov past weekend.
20 October 2008 [12:13]

Armenian Republican Party: "Armenia's recognition of independence of Nagorno Karabakh will not influence the resolution of the Karabakh issue"

"Any changes in the OSCE Minsk Group format on the resolution of the Karabakh conflict are completely inadmissible", said deputy chairman of the Armenian Republican party Galust Saakyan.
20 October 2008 [11:53]

President of Russian-Armenian Friendship Society: "A key to peace in the Caucasus is in the Nagorno Karabakh mountains and we must not give it to anyone"

"We must not forget the role and place of the Caucasus in the history of Russia", said president of the Russian-Armenian Friendship Society Viktor Krivopuskov.
20 October 2008 [11:41]

OSCE to hold monitoring of contact front line of Azerbaijani and Armenian armed forces

A monitoring of the contact front line of Azerbaijani and Armenian armed forces will be held near Gulustan village of Geranboy on October 22, reports the press service for the Defense Ministry of Azerbaijan.
20 October 2008 [11:26]

Igbal Aghazade: "Our country will face great difficulties"

Day.Az interview with Igbal Aghazade, former presidential candidate, chairman of the Umid party and Milli Medjlis deputy.
20 October 2008 [11:15]

Fazail Aghamaly: "It is time to say goodbye to the leaders of traditional opposition"

"Current opposition is not able to settle any problems with powers", said chairman of the Ana Veten party Fazail Aghamaly.
20 October 2008 [10:46]

100 Iranian air force jets hold trainings in direct proximity to Azerbaijani border

Iranian mass medias report that wide trainings of air forces have been held in the Eastern Azerbaijan.
20 October 2008 [10:36]

Armenians violate ceasefire in five regions

Armenian armed forces locating in the occupied lands of Azerbaijan violated ceasefire on October 19 and 20.
20 October 2008 [09:59]

Ivan Popesku: "The OSCE opinion prevails in the final report of the united missions of observers of presidential elections from OSCE and Council of Europe"

Day.Az interview with Ivan Popesku, head of the Ukrainian delegation in PACE.
20 October 2008 [09:28]

Final results of presidential elections in Azerbaijan declared

The Central Electoral Commission confirmed results of presidential elections at a session on Sunday and decided to submit them for ratification to the Constitutional court of the country, according to Interfax-Azerbaijan.
20 October 2008 [09:03]

President of Azerbaijan congratulates Turkish counterpart on country's election as security council's non-permanent member

President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan sent a congratulatory message to his Turkish counterpart Abdullah Gul on his country`s election as non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council.
18 October 2008 [13:33]

October 18 - Day of state independence of Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan is marking the Day of State independence today.
18 October 2008 [13:02]

Vice US Secretary of State holds telephone conversation with President of Azerbaijan

On October 17 assistant US Secretary of State John Negroponte called to President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, reports Day.Az with reference to AzerTac.
18 October 2008 [12:26]

Azerbaijan welcomes Turkey’s winning seat in UN Security Council

"Turkey as one of the most responsible members of the international community plays a great role in regional security, cooperation, as well as in important international issues.
18 October 2008 [12:11]

Levon Ter-Petrosyan: "Reduced influence of Russia in the Caucasus proves the soonest resolution of the Karabakh conflict not in Armenia's favor"

Speaking at a meeting last Friday, first president of Armenia, head of the Armenian National Congress Levon Ter-Petrosyan urged the country's parliament to recognize independence of "Nagorno Karabakh".
18 October 2008 [11:55]

Azerbaijan's Defense Ministry: "Deployment of any forces in Nagorno Karabakh is out of the question"

"This information is provocative and false", said spokesman for Azerbaijan's defense ministry Eldar Sabiroghlu, commenting on Russia's ultimatum to Armenia about the withdrawal of Armenian forces from self-declared "NKR" and deployment of divisions of 58 army of Russia.
18 October 2008 [11:38]

Levon Ter-Petrosyan: "Russia will not be able to prevent the unilateral resolution of the Karabakh conflict by the West"

"Azerbaijan will secede from the CIS and Russian bases can be withdrawn from Armenia", predicts former President of Armenia Levon Ter-Petrosyan.
18 October 2008 [11:27]

Armenian Defense Minister: "Armenian armed forces are ready to protect the values, conquered in the modern history"

"The bellicose statements of President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev regarding the resolution of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict are of internal political nature", considers Armenian Defense Minister Seyran Ohanyan.
18 October 2008 [11:17]

Armenian Defense Minister: "Country's armed forces are no worse than the qualitative criteria of Azerbaijan"

"Armenia does not intend to start armament race with Azerbaijan, but it will continue equipping its army", said Armenian Defense Minister Seyran Ohanyan.
18 October 2008 [10:53]

Alexander Iskandaryan: "Armenian authorities have got used to reduced internal legitimacy"

Day.Az interview with famous Armenian political scientist Alexander Iskandaryan.
18 October 2008 [10:46]

Chief of Turkish General Staff congratulates President of Azerbaijan on re-election

The Chief of the Turkish General Staff, General Ilker Bashbug made a telephone call to Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev on October 17.
18 October 2008 [10:40]

First president of Armenia: "Armenia has never been in such a dangerous state, as now, yet the country's president does not take any measures"

"Armenia is in a difficult external political situation", considers first president of Armenia and leader of Armenian opposition Levon Ter-Petrosyan.
18 October 2008 [10:25]

Presidents of Poland and Romania congratulate President of Azerbaijan

President of Poland Lech Kaczyński and President of Romania Traian Basescu sent letters of congratulation to President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev on his re-election, reports Day.Az with reference to AzTV.
18 October 2008 [10:15]

US Department of State: "We hope for the peaceful resolution of the Karabakh conflict"

Assistant US Secretary of State Daniel Fried voiced hope for progress in the peaceful resolution of the Karabakh conflict.
18 October 2008 [09:58]

Armenian defense minister accuses Azerbaijan of violating ceasefire on the contact line

"Fire exchanges and violations of ceasefire often happen and are mainly committed by Azerbaijan", said Defense Minister of Armenia Seyran Ohanyan.
18 October 2008 [09:46]

Azerbaijan's military expenses to make $7 bln for 2003-2009

Day.Az reports with reference to AzerTac that in 2003 the overall military expenses of Azerbaijan made $163,000,000, while in 2008 this figure makes $1,850,000,000.
18 October 2008 [09:15]

Armenians violate ceasefire in Aghdam

Armenian armed forces locating in the occupied lands of Azerbaijan violated ceasefire on October 18.
17 October 2008 [16:43]

Swedish parliamentarians to arrive in Azerbaijan

Deputies of Swedish parliament Osa Lindestam and Staffan Danielson will arrive in Azerbaijan on October 18, said honored consul of Sweden to Azerbaijan Eldar Ismaylov.
17 October 2008 [16:24]

Chairman of CE ministers committee: "We are glad that presidential elections in Azerbaijan were calm and normal"

Chairman of the CE ministers committee Carl Bildt has made a statement regarding presidential elections held in Azerbaijan on October 15.
17 October 2008 [16:17]

Isa Qambar congratulates Azerbaijani people on Independence Day

Musavat party leader Isa Qambar has congratulated Azerbaijani people on Independence Day, reports Day.Az with reference to the press service for the party.
17 October 2008 [15:24]

Mubariz Ahmedoghlu: "We should not be surprised with the visit of Dmitri Medvedev to Armenia and we also should not expect any important decisions from it"

"No special hopes or crucial decisions should be expected from President of Russia Dmitri Medvedev's visit to Armenia", said famous political scientist Mubariz Ahmedoghlu.
17 October 2008 [14:58]

Center of Cooperation of Opposition puts off meeting

The parties, represented in the Center of Cooperation of Opposition, held a session, discussing prospects of the meeting, to be held on October 18, on Friday, according to head of the central office of the Musavat party Arif Hajili.