Politics

30 May 2009 [09:44]

Armenian Foreign Ministry resented over statements of Azerbaijani side on Karabakh issue

"Statements of the Azerbaijani side on the negotiation process over Nagorno Karabakh settlement go far beyond the ethic frames", said Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia Shavarsh Kocharian.
30 May 2009 [09:35]

Leader of Armenian National Congress: Sargsyan-Aliyev meeting in St.Petersburg may open a new, undesirable for Armenia page in the Karabakh settlement

Sargsyan-Aliyev meeting in St.Petersburg may open a new, undesirable for Armenia page in the Karabakh settlement, the leader of Armenian National Congress Levon Ter-Petrosyan said at the rally dedicated to ending of the electoral campaign on Yerevan mayor election.
30 May 2009 [09:31]

OSCE MG Co-Chair met with Armenian Foreign Minister

OSCE MG Co-Chairs have met with Armenian FM Edward Nalbandyan, MFA Spokesman Tigran Balayan told a PanARMENIAN.Net correspondent.
30 May 2009 [09:12]

Azerbaijan's ambassador to Russia: The issue of our joint visit to Karabakh with the Ambassador of Armenia in Russia is still under discussion

"The issue of our joint visit to Karabakh with the Ambassador of Armenia in Russia Armen Smbatyan is still under discussion, said Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Azerbaijan to Russia Polad Bul-Bul oglu.
29 May 2009 [17:03]

No document expected to be signed at presidents' St. Petersburg meeting: U.S. co-chair

The OSCE Minsk Group co-chairs engaged in resolution of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict note progress in the talks. However, they do not expect the coming meeting between Azerbaijani and Armenian presidents to end with signing of a document.
29 May 2009 [16:57]

Azerbaijani parliament develops bill on status of troops participating in peacekeeping forces

The Azerbaijani parliament has developed a bill on status of troops participating in peacekeeping operations.
29 May 2009 [16:15]

MM first vice speaker: The term of Azerbaijani parliament’s spring session will be prolonged

The term of Azerbaijani parliament’s spring session will be prolonged, first vice-speaker of the parliament Ziyafat Asgarov told APA.
29 May 2009 [15:01]

Azerbaijani Consulate General in Los Angeles celebrates Republic Day

Azerbaijani Consulate General in Los Angeles organized a reception on Azerbaijan's Republic Day in Regency Club.
29 May 2009 [14:46]

Azerbaijani Foreign Minister meets with OSCE Minsk Group co-chairs

Minister of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan Elmar Mammadyarov met with OSCE Minsk Group co-chairs Matthew Bryza (USA), Bernard Fassier (France) and Yuriy Merzlayakov and Special representative of the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office Andrzej Kasprzyk.
29 May 2009 [14:07]

Turkey to open general consulate in Ganja in September

Turkish Ambassador to Azerbaijan Hulusi Kilic is paying a business visit to Lenkoran and Astara regions of the country.
29 May 2009 [14:04]

MP: Azerbaijan has a powerful army

"The people of Azerbaijan always believed in the ability of soldiers to liberate Azerbaijani lands", said Ali Ahmedov, vice-chairman, executive secretary, deputy of Milli Medjlis after a delegation of the New Azerbaijan party visited military units in the western region, in Shamkir and Tovuz.
29 May 2009 [13:49]

Matthew Bryza: If Sargsyan-Aliyev meeting takes place, the presidents will try to make an agreement on some basic principles integral

The OSCE MG co-chairs do not expect achievement of mutual consent between Armenia and Azerbaijan on all basic principles from the Sargsyan-Aliyev meeting, but they hope that this process will take place in phases".
29 May 2009 [13:22]

Turkish President: Preservation of quo status in relations between Armenia and Turkey does not meet interests of these countries

Preservation of the quo status in relations between Armenia and Turkey does not meet interests of these countries, said President of Turkey Abdullah Gul in Bishkek, according to Anadolu agency.
29 May 2009 [12:53]

Official Ankara not to hold any dialogue with PKK: ambassador

Official Ankara will not hold any dialogue with the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK).
29 May 2009 [12:36]

Austria to open embassy in Azerbaijan

Austria will open its embassy in Azerbaijan, said Austrian ambassador to Russia Martin Vukovic, APA reports.
29 May 2009 [12:28]

Israel, Azerbaijan pay specific attention to Shimon Peres's visit to Baku: ambassador

Israel and Azerbaijan attach great importance to the forthcoming visit of Israeli President Shimon Peres to Baku, Israeli Ambassador to Azerbaijan Arthur Lenk said, Trend News reports with links to www.IzRus.co.il.
29 May 2009 [11:21]

Ruling party activists visit military unit

The activists of the New Azerbaijan Party's Yasamal office visited a military unit in Beylagan on the occasion of the Republic Day, according to the press service of the party.
29 May 2009 [11:05]

Iran's attitude towards Azerbaijan will not improve regardless of the results of presidential elections: leader of South Azerbaijan National Awakening movement

Interview Day.Az with Dr. Mahmudali Chehraganly, leader of the South Azerbaijan National Awakening Movement, who is currently in political emigration in the United States.
29 May 2009 [10:47]

OSCE Minsk Group co-chairs to arrive in Armenia again

Minsk Group co-chairs from the United States, Russia and France will arrive in Armenia on Friday evening, said spokesman for the Armenian Foreign Ministry Tigran Balayan.
29 May 2009 [10:06]

"Road map" implementation inseparable from Karabakh problem: Former Adviser to President of Armenia

"The implementation of the "road map" widely discussed among political scientists is inseparable from the Karabakh problem", said Zhirayr Liparityan, former adviser to the first Armenian President on National Security Affairs, professor of the University of Michigan professor and historian, while interviewed by Liberty radio.
29 May 2009 [09:49]

Blast at mosque in Iran's Zahedan kills 30: report

An explosion at a prominent Shi'ite Muslim mosque in the southeast Iranian city of Zahedan on Thursday killed 30 people and wounded 60, the semi-official news agency ILNA reported.
29 May 2009 [09:45]

Azerbaijan's opposition party praises idea of reducing the number of municipalities

The National Independence Party of Azerbaijan supports the idea of reducing the number of municipalities and enhancing their powers instead, spokesman for the party Ali Orujev said.
29 May 2009 [09:29]

OSCE Minsk Group co-chairs arrive in Azerbaijan

OSCE Minsk Group co-chairs - Matthew Bryza, Bernard Fassier and Yuri Merzlyakov - have arrived in Baku this night.
29 May 2009 [09:17]

EU is ready to provide support and necessary assistance to resolve the Karabakh conflict: EU special representative for South Caucasus

"EU strongly supports stability in the Caucasus", said EU Special Representative for South Caucasus Peter Semneby.
29 May 2009 [09:12]

Armenians violate ceasefire in two regions

Armenian Armed Forces violated ceasefire in Terter and Khojavend.
29 May 2009 [09:04]

Azerbaijani Group for Public Control over Army visit military unit with mass poisoning case together with journalists

Member of the Group for Public Control over Army and member of parliament Aydin Mirzazade and a group of journalists visited Garaheybat Troop Training Center in Garadagh District of Baku where mass food poisoning occurred on May 26.
29 May 2009 [09:02]

OSCE Minsk Group co-chairs arrive in Yerevan

The co-chairs of the OSCE Minsk Group on Nagorno-Karabakh conflict have arrived in Yerevan.
29 May 2009 [08:52]

Liberation of all occupied Azerbaijani lands and return of internally displaced persons to their lands stand on the table of talks today: President of Azerbaijan

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has stated that mechanism of Nagorno-Karabakh's separation from Azerbaijan does not and will never stand on table of talks.
27 May 2009 [17:10]

Georgian opposition might block customs checkpoint between Georgia and Azerbaijan

Supporters of the off-parliament opposition of Georgia might block the Tbilisi-Lagodekhi highway, according to Kakheti information center.
27 May 2009 [17:01]

Delegation of New Azerbaijan party visits military unit

Deputy Chairman of the New Azerbaijan Party Ali Ahmedov as well as a group of deputies of Milli Majlis of the party visited N military unit in the western region, as well as soldiers and officers in the frontline areas on occasion of the Republic Day, according to the press service of the party.
27 May 2009 [16:50]

Adviser to President of Bulgaria to visit Azerbaijan

A Bulgarian delegation led by Borislav Borisov, Adviser to the President of the country on economic, scientific and educational matters, Chairman of the Board of Rectors of Bulgaria will pay a visit to Azerbaijan on June 1-6, Interfax-Azerbaijan reports.
27 May 2009 [15:24]

Republic Day marked in Ganja

An event devoted to the celebration of the Republic Day was held in Ganja
27 May 2009 [14:19]

Azerbaijani embassy in Romania celebrates Republic Day

Azerbaijani embassy in Romania held an official reception on the Republic Day which is marked on May 28.
27 May 2009 [13:55]

Conflict scientist: Seeing the dim prospects of establishing relations with the European Union, the leadership of Turkey has decided not to lose Azerbaijan

Interview Day.Az with Arif Yunusov, chief of Department of conflict science of the Institute of Conflict Peace and Democracy
27 May 2009 [13:11]

Armenians to meet Barack Obama with a protest

US President Barack Obama expected to arrive in Los Angeles on Wednesday.
27 May 2009 [13:02]

Conference "APR-91: memory of historical pride" held in Baku

On May 27 the Youth Association of the New Azerbaijan Party held a conference "APR-91: memory of historical pride" devoted to the 91st anniversary of Azerbaijan People's Republic, reported Day.Az with reference to the press service of the party.
27 May 2009 [12:40]

Presidential administration official: Turkey must take into account the interests of Azerbaijan in process of normalizing relations with Yerevan

Ankara as a strategic partner of Baku, should take into account the interests of Azerbaijan in process of normalizing relations with Yerevan, says Fuad Akhundov, chief of department under the presidential administration of Azerbaijan, according to Interfax-Azerbaijan.
27 May 2009 [11:50]

Civil Solidarity Party marks 91st anniversary of Azerbaijan People's Republic

The Civil Solidarity Party holds arrangements in connection with the 91st anniversary of Azerbaijan People's Republic, said head of the steering committee of the party Samir Asadly.
27 May 2009 [10:59]

President of Azerbaijan visits monument erected in honor of Azerbaijan People's Republic

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev visited a monument, erected in honor of Azerbaijan People's Republic at Istiglaliyyat street of Baku.
27 May 2009 [10:03]

Political scientist: Davutoghlu's words will not cause implications for official Yerevan does not adopt decisions by itself

"Armenia is just unable to draw any conclusions on the basis of the statements voiced by the Foreign Minister of Turkey", said famous political scientist and diplomat Vafa Guluzade, commenting on the statements, sounded by Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmed Davutoglu in Baku.
27 May 2009 [09:12]

Azerbaijan President receives delegation headed by UAE Energy Minister

On May 26, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev received a delegation headed by the United Arab Emirates Minister of Energy Mohammed bin Dha'en Al Hamili, AzerTaj state news agency reported.
27 May 2009 [09:10]

Let Armenia not act in artistic manner: Turkish FM - UPDATED

"Let Armenia not act in an artistic manner," Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmad Davudoglu said in Baku.
27 May 2009 [09:08]

President of Azerbaijan receives WB regional director for South Caucasus

Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev received the World Bank`s regional director for South Caucasus Asad Alam.
27 May 2009 [08:45]

Independent policy allows us to protect the national interests of Azerbaijan: President of Azerbaijan - UPDATED

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev is visiting Ganja and Goygol regions, reports Day.Az with reference to the official website of President of Azerbaijan.
26 May 2009 [17:07]

Foreign Ministry officials of Azerbaijan, Turkey discuss consular matters

The sixth round of discussions on consular matters was held between the Foreign Ministries of Azerbaijan and Turkey on May 25-26, reports Day.Az with reference to the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan.
26 May 2009 [15:56]

Conference "Karabakh in the past, at present and in the future" held in Baku

The eighth scientific-practical conference "Karabakh in the past, at present and in the future" was held by initiative of the Organization for Karabakh Liberation.
26 May 2009 [13:18]

Milli Mejlis lifts restrictions on Ombudsman's terms

Milli Majlis adopted changes to the constitutional law of the Republic of Azerbaijan on the Commissioner for Human Rights (Ombudsman).
26 May 2009 [13:04]

Azerbaijani FM: Baku and Ankara are for intensification of trade and economic relations

Baku and Ankara are dissatisfied with the current level of Azerbaijani-Turkish trade turnover and are for the greater intensification of the trade and economic ties, Azerbaijan's FM Elmar Mamedyarov said.
26 May 2009 [12:04]

Milli Medjlis member expresses resentment over Iran's interference with Azerbaijan's domestic and foreign policy

The expected visit of President of Israel Shimon Peres to Azerbaijan will strengthen and develop bilateral ties, member of parliament and chairman of the Ana Veten party Fazail Agamaly said at a session of Milli Medjlis today.
26 May 2009 [11:53]

Sabina Freizer: Optimism about the normalization of Turkish-Armenian relations has disappeared

"The optimism about the normalization of Turkish-Armenian relations, which appeared after 22 April, when the parties announced the signing of the road map , has suddenly disappeared", said Sabina Freizer, manager of the Caucasus Project of the International Crisis Group.
26 May 2009 [11:36]

Ambassador of Turkey in Russia: Diplomatic relations with Armenia should be restored but on par with the settlement of the problem of Karabakh and Armenian-Azerbaijani relations

"Turkey holds an optimal policy towards Armenia", said Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Turkey to Russia Khalil Akinci during an Internet-conference on RBK website.
26 May 2009 [10:52]

Exchange of views on Azerbaijan to be held within PACE Monitoring Committee

Exchange of views for next discussions on Azerbaijan will be held at the session of the PACE monitoring committee at a session in Paris on June 5.
26 May 2009 [10:30]

MP: Municipalities are important for public

"Municipalities are of great importance in the management system, and their activities is critical for the public", said Sabir Rustamhanly. chairman of the Civil Solidarity Party and deputy of Milli Majlis.
26 May 2009 [10:20]

French ambassador to Azerbaijan visits Nakhchivan

Chairman of the Supreme Mejlis of the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic (NAR) of Azerbaijan Vasif Talybov met with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of France to Azerbaijan, Gabriel Keller, who arrived on a visit to Nakhchivan.
26 May 2009 [09:52]

New Azerbaijan Party standing for immediate solution to issue on state financing of parties

The ruling New Azerbaijan Party (NAP) is standing for discussion of changes and amendments to the Law on Political parties in parliament.
26 May 2009 [09:45]

Turkish FM Davutoglu Arrives in Baku

Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu has arrived in Azerbaijan's capital city of Baku on Monday.
26 May 2009 [09:26]

Azerbaijani president congratulates Georgian counterpart

On May 25, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev congratulated Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili on Independence Day, AzerTaj state news agency reported.
26 May 2009 [09:13]

Turkish Foreign Minister: Turkey will continue endeavors for taking out the Karabakh issue from the status of the frozen conflict

“OSCE Minsk Group fails to achieve improvement in the settlement of Nagorno Karabakh conflict,” Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu said, APA reports.
26 May 2009 [09:08]

Democratic Party of Azerbaijan: US-Azerbaijan relations have moved to a new level

The Democratic Party of Azerbaijan held its regular meeting on Monday, reports Day.Az with reference to the press service for the party.
26 May 2009 [09:03]

OIC supports international campaign Justice for Khojali

The Foreign Ministers of the Organization of Islamic Conference (OIC) supported the international campaign Justice for Khojali and urged the international community to recognize the tragedy.
26 May 2009 [08:56]

U.S. experts call for Obama administration to more active and pragmatic policy towards Azerbaijan: Head of Strategic Studies Centre

U.S. experts call for the Barack Obama administration to a more active and pragmatic foreign policy with regard to Azerbaijan, head of the Center for Strategic Studies (CIS) under the President of Azerbaijan Elkhan Nuriyev told journalists on Monday.
26 May 2009 [08:51]

OIC condemns Armenian aggression against Azerbaijan

The Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC) has once again condemned the Armenian aggression against Azerbaijan, adopting three resolutions at the 36th conference of the Foreign Ministers of the Organization in Damascus.
25 May 2009 [16:55]

Meeting between Presidents of Azerbaijan, Armenia in St.Petersburg must be fruitful: Head of Strategic Researches Centre

The meeting between the Presidents of Azerbaijan and Armenia in St.Petersburg must be fruitful, Head of the Strategic Researches Centre at the Azerbaijani President Administration Elkhan Nuriyev told journalists.
25 May 2009 [16:24]

MP: Azerbaijani delegation was active in the spring session of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly

The spring session of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly started on May 22.
25 May 2009 [13:17]

Number of municipalities to be reduced 36 percent in Azerbaijan

The number of municipalities will be reduced 36 percent in Azerbaijan.
25 May 2009 [12:52]

Iranian ex-president insults Azerbaijanis

The Azerbaijani-speaking students of the Tehran University held a protest action in front of the university on May 24. The protestors demanded Iranian ex-President Mahammad Khatemi to apologize to the Azerbaijani people, IRNA news agency reported.
25 May 2009 [12:30]

Peace process moves not a jot after election of new President in Armenia: Azerbaijani FM

Interview Trend News with Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Elmar Mammadyarov.
25 May 2009 [11:51]

Fraternal Azerbaijan's interests always to be taken into account: Turkish FM

Azerbaijan always was and is a fraternal country of Turkey and its interests will be taken into account, Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmed Davutoglu said.
25 May 2009 [11:38]

Syrian FM to visit Azerbaijan

Syrian Foreign Minister Walid al-Muallim will pay an official visit to Azerbaijan on June 2-4, Syrian Foreign Minister told Trend News.