Politics

25 June 2009 [08:47]

Azerbaijani President: Our army is the strongest in the region

Azerbaijan President watched joint exercises of troops and units of Ministry of Defense, State Border Service and Interior Troops.
24 June 2009 [17:44]

Opposition party chairman to be elected at Supreme Medjlis

"Under the party charter, the new chairman must be elected at the Supreme Medjlis", said deputy chairman of the Open Society Party Yagub Abbasov.
24 June 2009 [17:00]

Azerbaijani MP urges international organizations to fight gross violation of human rights in Armenia

Member of the Azerbaijani delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) urged international organization to pay more attention to violation of refugees' rights.
24 June 2009 [16:30]

Ruling party holds zonal session in Garadagh, Baku

On June 24 the Yeni Azerbaijan party held a zonal session for the regional organizations of the Garadagh region, according to the press service for the party.
24 June 2009 [16:17]

Spokesman: Azerbaijan unlike Armenia always presents clear arguments

Baku considers allegation of Deputy Foreign Ministers of Armenia Shavarsh Kocharian that the lack of progress in negotiations on the Karabakh is Azerbaijan's fault to be frivolous.
24 June 2009 [15:59]

U.S., Azerbaijan ready for mutual support in regional security issues: U.S. General

The United States and Azerbaijan are ready for mutual support in the regional security issues.
24 June 2009 [15:43]

Political scientist: If Mahmud Agmadinejad quits powers, Armenia will face hard times

If Mahmud Agmadinejad quits powers, Armenia will face hard times, said famous political scientist Tofik Abbasov.
24 June 2009 [14:25]

Armenian deputy encourages Azeri and Turkish parliamentarians to exert pressure on Armenia

Zaruhi Postanjyan, “Heritage” fraction deputy of the Armenian delegation of Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, asked the members of Azeri and Turkish delegations to sign for the amendments in the PACE resolution.
24 June 2009 [13:59]

Azerbaijani parliamentarians to attend NATO PA seminar

Azerbaijani MPs will attend the next upcoming seminar of the NATO parliamentary assembly in Kazakhstan.
24 June 2009 [13:38]

Russian journalist: Karabakh conflict might be discussed at Obama-Medvedev meeting

"Honestly, now I see only the subject for negotiation, but do not see any possibility of settlement of the Karabakh conflict", said well-known Russian journalist, TV host Alexander Arkhangelsky, according to Novosti-Azerbaijan.
24 June 2009 [10:44]

Russia must be concerned not with U.S. support for Nabucco, but projects implemented by China in Turkmenistan: Department of State special envoy

Russia has no ground to get concerned with Nabucco gas pipeline project, U.S. Department of State Special Envoy on Eurasian Energy Richard Morningstar said.
24 June 2009 [10:05]

Armenians violate ceasefire in several directions

Armenians continue violating ceasefire on contact line, according to the press service for the Defense Ministry.
24 June 2009 [09:20]

United Popular Front Party rules out participation in municipal elections within a bloc

The United Popular Front Party of Azerbaijan is not considering participation in elections within a bloc, said deputy chairman of the party Elchin Mirzabeyli.
24 June 2009 [08:45]

PACE Monitoring Committee discuss two issues on Azerbaijan

Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) Monitoring Committee held its meeting within the PACE session on Tuesday.
24 June 2009 [08:30]

Armenian armed forces commit arsons in the occupied territories of Azerbaijan

Armenian armed forces committed arsons in the occupied territories of Aghdam region of Azerbaijan again.
23 June 2009 [17:23]

President of Azerbaijan receives Serbian FM

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has received a delegation headed by Serbian FM Vuk Yeremich, according to the official website of the President of Azerbaijan.
23 June 2009 [14:55]

MP: Yeni Azerbaijan party has a broad election experience

In frames of preparation to municipal elections the Yeni Azerbaijan party held a zonal session in the Yasamal district organization, according to the press service for the party.
23 June 2009 [14:03]

Commander of U.S. Marine Forces visits Azerbaijan

Major General (select) Tracy Garrett, Commander, U.S. Marine Forces Europe and Africa has visited Azerbaijan, attaché for culture at the U.S. embassy in Azerbaijan Dmitry Tarakhovski said.
23 June 2009 [13:53]

Israeli president comes to Azerbaijan with peace: mountain Jews community head

Israeli President Shimon Peres will come to Azerbaijan with peace, Mountain Jews Azerbaijan Community Head Semen Ikhilov said at a conference National Security and Freedom of Consciousness.
23 June 2009 [13:12]

Work done after March events in Armenia not sufficient: Council of Europe Secretary General

The work done in Armenia after the March events is not sufficient, Council of Europe Secretary General Terry Davis said at a news conference as a part of the PACE summer session.
23 June 2009 [12:54]

Baku, Astana to boost political dialogue: ambassador

Baku and Astana are willing to boost political cooperation.
23 June 2009 [12:33]

Azerbaijan would like to reach agreement on Nagorno-Karabakh conflict by late 2009: FM

"Azerbaijan would like to reach an agreement on the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict by late 2009, but it does not depend only on us," Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Elmar Mammadyarov told journalists on June 23.
23 June 2009 [12:22]

Azerbaijan, Serbia support resolution of Kosovo and Nagorno-Karabakh conflicts under int'l law

Azerbaijan and Serbia say Kosovo and Nagorno-Karabakh conflict must be resolved under international law and principles, Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Elmar Mammadyarov told reporters after a meeting with Serbian counterpart Vuk Jeremic.
23 June 2009 [11:05]

Azerbaijan's opposition party against reduction in number of municipalities

The Great Creation Party does not support the idea of reducing the number of municipalities, said party chairman, MP Fazil Mustafa.
23 June 2009 [09:39]

Several oppositional parties of Azerbaijan preparing single platform for participation in municipal elections

"The parties represented in the union for democracy intend to prepare a single list for participation in municipal elections", said chairman of the Azadlyg party, represented in the union, Ahmed Oruc.
23 June 2009 [09:32]

Registration of inoperative parties expected to be liquidated in Azerbaijan: ruling party

Article on liquidation of inoperative parties' registration is expected to be added in the law Political parties by including additions and changes in this law, Azerbaijani ruling party said.
23 June 2009 [09:20]

Armenians violate ceasefire again

23 June 2009 [09:04]

Azerbaijan and Egypt expand co-operation

Actual issues of bilateral and regional cooperation will be discussed during the official visit of the President of Egypt Hosni Mubarak to Azerbaijan.
23 June 2009 [08:55]

Armenian intellectuals against joint visits to occupied lands with Azerbaijanis

According to Armenian mass media, Azerbaijani and Armenian intellectuals, as a sign of establishing dialogue, are planning to organize mutual visits to Khankendi, Yerevan and Baku in July of this year.
23 June 2009 [08:44]

Washington to discuss US policy in Caspian

The US policy in the Caspian region will be discussed in Washington Tuesday, Novosti-Azerbaijan report with reference to the US embassy in Azerbaijan.
22 June 2009 [17:29]

Armenian FM confirms information about Nalbandyan-Mamedyarov meeting in Paris

Tigran Balayan, spokesman for Armenian FM, confirmed that the next meeting of the Foreign Ministers of Armenia and Azerbaijan Edward Nalbandyan and Elmar Mamedyarov will be held in Paris.
22 June 2009 [17:16]

United Popular Front Party urges world community to respond adequately to events in Iran

A regular session of the United Popular Front Party of Azerbaijan, headed by MP Gudrat Hasanquliyev, was held Monday, according to the press service for the party.
22 June 2009 [16:32]

Azerbaijani, Armenian foreign ministers to coordinate meeting of presidents: U.S. co-chair

Azerbaijani and Armenian foreign ministers will coordinate meeting on resolution of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict in Paris together with the OSCE Minsk Group co-chairmen.
22 June 2009 [16:07]

Azerbaijan's Deputy FM to take part in OSCE conference on security

Azerbaijan's deputy FM Araz Azimov will leave to Vienna Monday to attend the annual OSCE conference on security, said the press service for the Azerbaijani FM, according to Interfax-Azerbaijan.
22 June 2009 [15:54]

Azerbaijan's opposition parties support idea of restoration of popular front movement

A regular session of the parties, represented in the Union "For Democracy" was held Monday, said chairman of the Azadlyg party, represented in the association Ahmed Oruj.
22 June 2009 [15:21]

Israeli FM supports elimination of Jackson-Vanick's amendment

Israeli Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman asked leaders of pro-Israeli lobby of the United States, AIPAC to promote elimination of Jackson-Vanick's amendment.
22 June 2009 [14:58]

Azerbaijan's Democratic Party: New elections should be held in Iran to ensure stability in the region

A regular session of the Democratic Party of Azerbaijan was held Monday, according to the press service for the party.
22 June 2009 [14:29]

Yerevan is facing two challenges: Turkey and Azerbaijan

Armenia has a chance to cooperate with the East against the background of energy war between Russia and West, Turgut Kerem Tuncel an expert at Istanbul Bilgi University stated at “Armenia at the intersection of communications” international conference.
22 June 2009 [14:27]

Azerbaijani opposition party holds unsanctioned picket in front of Iranian embassy in Baku

An unsanctioned action of the Muasir Musavat party near the Iranian embassy to Baku has been prevented, said party chairman Hafiz Hajiyev.
22 June 2009 [14:22]

President of Azerbaijan receives credentials of newly appointed ambassador of Brazil to Azerbaijan

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has received credentials of newly appointed ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary of Brazil in our country Paulo Antonio, according to the official website of the president of Azerbaijan.
22 June 2009 [13:51]

CIS Muslims Advisory Council to prioritize Nagorno-Karabakh problem: Caucasus Muslims Clerical Office

Resolution of the Nagorno-Karabakh problem will be chief aim of the CIS Muslims Advisory Council, Caucasus Muslims Clerical Board Deputy Chairman Sabir Hasanli said.
22 June 2009 [12:49]

Summer session of NATO International School in Azerbaijan begins in Baku

Summer session of NATO International School in Azerbaijan (NISA) has started in Baku, APA reports.
22 June 2009 [12:28]

Azerbaijan's deputy FM: Azerbaijan not planning to join NATO

Azerbaijan is not discussing joining NATO with the alliance, said deputy Foreign Minister of the country Araz Azimov, according to Interfax-Azerbaijan.
22 June 2009 [12:18]

U.S., Russia have good opportunities to achieve breakthrough in Nagorno-Karabakh conflict: Azerbaijani deputy minister

The United States and Russia have good opportunities to achieve breakthrough in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict settlement, the Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry believes.
22 June 2009 [12:16]

Russian FM: Our cooperation with Azerbaijan is also partnership close to alliance

"Close foreign policy priorities are important factors for strengthening stability and security in the Caucasus", said director of the fourth department of the CIS states at the Russian Foreign Ministry Andrei Kelin.
22 June 2009 [11:14]

Iranian embassy to Azerbaijan: Inauguration day of Iranian president Mahmood Ahmadinejad has not yet been appointed

The inauguration date of the President of Iran is appointed by the council of guards of Islamic revolution of Iran, said sources in the Iranian embassy to Azerbaijan.
22 June 2009 [10:20]

CSTO is not really dealing with the Karabakh conflict settlement: Armenian political scientist

There are no grounds to expect sharp changes in the format of the Karabakh conflict either in the soonest or the middle term perspective, said Armenian political scientist, director of the Caucasus Alexander Iskandaryan.
22 June 2009 [09:40]

Turkey's consulate general to open in Ganja

Turkish ambassador to Azerbaijan Hulusi Kilic discussed the opening of the Turkish general consulate in Ganja with head of executive powers of Ganja Eldar Azizov.
22 June 2009 [09:34]

Ex-president of Armenia: Serzh Sargsyan will soon resign for he is unable to resist either external or internal pressure

Sources, close to Armenia's second president Robert Kocharyan, state that he accepted Serzh Sargsyan's proposal on amnesty with pain at heart, reads the Ayk newspaper.
22 June 2009 [09:17]

Meeting between Foreign Ministers of Turkey and Azerbaijan was held

On Sunday evening a meeting was held between the Foreign Ministers of Turkey and Azerbaijan, Ahmet Davutoglu and Elmar Mammadyarov, Turkish news agency Cihan reported.
22 June 2009 [09:14]

MP: Yeni Azerbaijan party uses modern political technologies

The Yeni Azerbaijan party held zonal sessions in Gabala region within the framework of preparations to municipal elections, according to the press service for the party.
22 June 2009 [09:06]

Armenia records signs of fatigue with the futile policy held by Armenian authorities: political scientist

Interview Day.Az with political scientist Rasim Aghayev
22 June 2009 [08:43]

Kazakh FM to visit Azerbaijan

Kazakh FM Marat Tajin will arrive in Azerbaijan.
20 June 2009 [12:03]

Azerbaijan's new Law on Education to boost education: Presidential Administration official

Azerbaijani Presidential Administration says adoption of a new Law on Education by the Azerbaijani parliament will help to adopt other laws in an effort to develop education in the country.
20 June 2009 [11:39]

MP: Participation in municipal elections within a bloc will facilitate activity of the parties

"The Great Creation Party might take part in municipal elections within a bloc", said Fazil Mustafa, party chairman and MM deputy.
20 June 2009 [11:33]

Serbian Foreign Minister Vuk Jeremić to visit Azerbaijan

Serbian Foreign Minister Vuk Jeremić will pay an official visit to Baku on June 22.
20 June 2009 [10:47]

Azerbaijan's ambassador to Russia: Positive trend in political and economic spheres is observed in relations between Russia and Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan's ambassador to Russia Polad Bulbul oghlu stressed a positive trend in the development of bilateral relations.
20 June 2009 [09:54]

Azerbaijan's Green Party might take part in municipal elections within a bloc

The Green Party of Azerbaijan has launched talks due to creation of a bloc to participate in municipal elections, said party chairman Mais Gulaliyev.