Politics

10 April 2008 [16:43]

Speaker of Armenian parliament Tigran Torosyan: "There have been omissions in Armenia's external policy on Karabakh"

There have been omissions in Armenia's external policy on Karabakh, said speaker of Armenian National Assembly Tigran Torosyan, presenting a draft announcement on the resolution of Karabakh conflict.
10 April 2008 [15:50]

Appeal of Azerbaijan's Former Economic Development Minister Farhad Aliyev filed in Supreme Court

Materials on the criminal case of former economic development minister of Azerbaijan Farhad Aliyev were submitted to the Supreme Court, as reported by a source from the Baku Appellate Court.
10 April 2008 [15:36]

Azerbaijan's Democratic Party starts preparations for presidential elections

The Democratic Party of Azerbaijan starts strengthening its regional organizations in April.
10 April 2008 [13:28]

Russian political scientist Vyacheslav Nikonov: "The Karabakh conflict is not easy to settle"

Vyacheslav Nikonov, famous Russian political scientist, President of the Fund "Politics" considers that the soonest resolution of the Karabakh conflict is impossible.
10 April 2008 [13:12]

Ali Hasanov: "Miklosh Haraszti displayed unprofessional approach"

"Unfortunately OSCE special representative on Freedom of Media Miklos Haraszti displayed an emotional and unprofessional approach", said Ali Hasanov, Head of Socio-Political Department of the President’s Office, APA reports.
10 April 2008 [12:54]

Ali Kerimli: "If the problem with my foreign passport is not settled before the session of the US Democratic Party, this will turn into an international scandal"

Ali Kerimli, chairman of the Azerbaijan Popular Front Party, was invited to the National session of the US Democratic Party.
10 April 2008 [12:13]

Igbal Aghazade: "The problem of all voters is that they know a candidate from the working powers well, yet they do not know a candidate from opposition, his party belonging or surname"

I do not support nomination of a single candidate, as I think that this is a vestige of socialism, said Umid party chairman, MP Igbal Aghazade, commenting on possible nomination of a single candidate by opposition.
10 April 2008 [11:35]

Musavat party chairman Isa Qambar invited to USA

The US Democratic Party invited the chairman of the Musavat opposition party, functioning in Azerbaijan, to the national session of the party.
10 April 2008 [10:21]

Armenians violate ceasefire in four regions

Armenian armed forces locating in the occupied lands of Azerbaijan violated ceasefire on April 9 again.
10 April 2008 [10:16]

Matthew Bryza: "I think Karabakh representatives will participate in the talks in the future"

Nagorno Karabakh may join the negotiation process at a certain stage, said Matthew Bryza, US co-chairman of the OSCE Minsk Group.
09 April 2008 [17:57]

Matthew Bryza: "There are powers in Azerbaijan and Armenia which are ready to come to understanding"

There are powers in Azerbaijan and Armenia which are ready to come to understanding, said US co-chairman of the OSCE Minsk Group on Karabakh conflict resolution, Matthew Bryza.
09 April 2008 [16:43]

Miklos Haraszti: "I call on the authorities of Azerbaijan to stop fabricating cases against journalists, criticizing them"

The journalists, who criticize authorities or write about corruption, are arrested on cases, which have nothing to do with journalism.
09 April 2008 [15:38]

Vasily Istratov: "I am unaware of Russia's reaction on the note, sent by Azerbaijan"

Russia has not reacted to Azerbaijan’s note, Vasili Istratov, Russian Ambassador to Azerbaijan told APA.
09 April 2008 [15:16]

Two activists detained in front of US Embassy to Azerbaijan during protest arranged by Muasit Musavat party

The Muasir Musavat party has held an action of protest in front of the US embassy to Azerbaijan today.
09 April 2008 [14:41]

Heiki Talvitie: "OSCE observes the negotiation process around Nagorno Karabakh"

OSCE keeps the negotiation process on Karabakh in the center of attention, said Heiki Talvitie, special representative of the OSCE chairman-in-office, during a meeting with Armenian Foreign Minister Vardan Oskanyan.
09 April 2008 [13:23]

Defender of political scientist Rovshan Novruzoghlu asks court to pass verdict of not guilty

The Court of Grave Crimes, presided by judge Alekper Guliyev, held a court hearing on the case of Rovshan Novruzoghlu, chief of the Center of Combat with International Terrorism and Corruption, said defender of the political scientist Osman Kazimov.
09 April 2008 [13:01]

Georgy Vanyan: "Absence of political processes and personification of policy turned the "inauguration-mourning" contraposition into the next x-period for Armenia"

It is incorrect to hold inauguration of President of Armenia on the fortieth day of mourning of the victims of tragic events in Yerevan, said Georgy Vanyan, famous Armenian human rights activist and chairman of the Caucasus Peacekeeping Initiatives Center.
09 April 2008 [12:18]

Safar Abiyev receives new ambassador of Kazakhstan and military attache of Germany in Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan's Defense Minister Safar Abiyev met with several representatives of diplomatic missions, functioning in Baku, said a press service for Azerbaijan's Ministry of Defense.
09 April 2008 [11:21]

Sergey Markedonov: "Moscow's proposal on the conjoint use of Qabala radar station is a PR action. We invite Americans and they reject. Look, we are good and they are bad"

US position on Qabala radar station is well known, said Sergey Markedonov, famous Russian political scientist, chief of department of problems of international relations under the Institute of Political and Military Analysis.
09 April 2008 [10:57]

Matthew Bryza to visit Azerbaijan

OSCE Minsk Group US co-chair Matthew Bryza will arrive in Azerbaijan on April 11, diplomatic sources told APA.
09 April 2008 [10:25]

Azerbaijan's representative to NATO: "NATO declaration supporting conflicts settlement on basis of territorial integrity and state sovereignty is of historical importance"

NATO recognized territorial integrity earlier during the Brussels summit in 1994 and at the Riga summit in 2006, said Azerbaijani representative to NATO Kamil Hasiyev, commenting on the declaration of the NATO summit.
09 April 2008 [10:15]

Armenians violate ceasefire in seven regions

Armenian armed forces locating in the occupied lands of Azerbaijan violated ceasefire on April 8 and 9 again.
09 April 2008 [10:00]

Azerbaijan's Single Popular Front Party assesses each lost day as a step isolating Azerbaijan from Karabakh

The Single Popular Front Party of Azerbaijan held a session today.
09 April 2008 [09:42]

President of Azerbaijan receives credentials of new Tajik ambassador

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received Tuesday the credentials of the newly-appointed Tajik Ambassador to the country Zokir Vazirov.
09 April 2008 [09:29]

Azerbaijani President receives credentials of EU Ambassador Alan Waddams

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received credentials of Alan Waddams, newly-appointed ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary of European Union to Azerbaijan, the President’s Press Service told APA.
08 April 2008 [16:48]

Victims of political repressions in Armenia to be commemorated in Europe, Russia and USA

Sarkissyan's inauguration will be marked not only by a parade in Yerevan.
08 April 2008 [15:59]

Kiro Manoyan: "Serzh Sarkisyan will be obliged to change Armenia's approaches to Karabakh conflict"

Armenia's new president Serzh Sarkissyan will be obliged to change Armenia's position on the resolution of Nagorno Karabakh conflict, said head of Ay Dat office Kiro Manoyan in Yerevan.
08 April 2008 [15:45]

One more party and newspaper to be pulled out from their office building

The Open Society Party (ACP) and “Baku-Zaman” newspaper will be pulled out from their residing building according to the court decision, Idris Guliyev, owner of the building and Rasul Guliyev’s brother-in-law told APA.
08 April 2008 [15:17]

NATO may assist Azerbaijan in protecting energy infrastructures and projects

If Azerbaijani Government and NATO reach an agreement, the alliance can assist Azerbaijan in protection of energy infrastructures and projects, Azerbaijani Permanent Representation to NATO told APA.
08 April 2008 [13:50]

Ismatulla Irgashev: "Uzbekistan's support of Azerbaijan while voting in UN evidences consistent and successful development of bilateral cooperation between our countries"

Uzbekistan is consistent in conduction of its external policy, said Ismatulla Irgashev, ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary of Uzbekistan to Azerbaijan.
08 April 2008 [12:04]

Norway Foreign Minister to visit Azerbaijan in late April

Norway Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Store will visit Azerbaijan on April 29, said a source from the Norway Embassy to Azerbaijan, according to Day.Az.
08 April 2008 [11:48]

Russian political scientist Sergey Markedonov: "Russia's position on Karabakh always differed from positions on other conflicts"

Russia's position on Karabakh always differed from positions on other conflicts, said Russian political scientist Sergey Markedonov.
08 April 2008 [11:20]

Daniel Fried: "The United States wants Qabala radar station to be a part of a system, which also includes US objects in Poland and Czechia"

The United States sees the potential for further interaction with Russia in the sphere of missile defense, said Daniel Fried, US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Europe and Eurasia, at a briefing in Washington.
08 April 2008 [10:27]

Youth organizations of Azerbaijan's opposition parties plan to hold meeting at Azadlyg square

The youth organizations of opposition parties of the Biz informal coalition, functioning in Azerbaijan, plan to hold a protest on April 24, said Tural Abbasly, chairman of the youth organization of the Musavat party.
08 April 2008 [10:15]

Armenian armed forces violate ceasefire in four regions

Armenian armed forces locating in the occupied lands of Azerbaijan violated ceasefire on April 7 and 8 again.
08 April 2008 [09:53]

President Ilham Aliyev receives attendees of international conference "Protection of political rights in Azerbaijan –new criteria"

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev received the attendees of international conference "Protection of political rights in Azerbaijan-new criteria", the President’s Press Service told APA.
08 April 2008 [09:36]

Iskender Hamidov: "I don't want to deceive people anymore, therefore, I am quitting the political arena"

Iskender Hamidov, chairman of the National-Democratic Party of Azerbaijan, decided to quit the political arena.
08 April 2008 [09:28]

Miklos Haraszti: "Freedom of press is one of the major factors of democracy"

Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Elmar Mammadyarov has received the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Miklos Haraszti yesterday, the Foreign Ministry’s Press Service told APA.
07 April 2008 [17:39]

Azerbaijan's Democratic Party positively assessing country's participation in NATO summit

A regular session of the Democratic Party of Azerbaijan was held today.
07 April 2008 [17:04]

Romanian press calls Mehriban Aliyeva Miss NATO - PHOTO

The NATO summit was indeed the most significant geopolitical event in the world held in Romanian capital, Bucharest, last week.
07 April 2008 [16:32]

Azerbaijan's ruling party chairman receives representative of US National Institute for Democracy

Ali Ahmedov, executive secretary of Yeni Azerbaijan party, met with Adrian Stone, head of the program for international ties of the National Democracy Institute of the United States.
07 April 2008 [16:07]

Defense Ministers of Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan meet in Baku

Defense Minister of Turkmenistan, Army General Agageldi Mammetgeldiyev is paying a two-day official visit to Azerbaijan at the invitation of Azerbaijani Defense Minister, Colonel-General Safar Abiyev.
07 April 2008 [15:34]

Three more US congressmen join Congress work group on Azerbaijan

Three more US congressmen joined the Congress work group on Azerbaijan, told a press service for the Foreign Ministry of Azerbaijan.
07 April 2008 [15:22]

Imprisoned journalist Eynulla Fatullayev stops hunger strike

Eynulla Fatullayev, editor-in-chief of Realny Azerbaijan and Gundelik Azerbaijan newspapers, stopped hunger strike today.
07 April 2008 [14:53]

Ali Hasanov: "If someone does not agree with decisions of courts in Azerbaijan, they can appeal to the European Court"

Azerbaijan has undertaken a responsibility to reconsider cases of people, presented by representatives of some NGOs as political prisoners and has fulfilled its duties.
07 April 2008 [14:29]

Fazail Aghamaly: "It is difficult to arrange a dialogue, when Azadlyg bloc expresses anti-democratic views"

Ana Veten party is always for a dialogue, said party chairman, parliamentarian Fazail Aghamaly.
07 April 2008 [14:11]

PACE to hold wide discussions on Azerbaijan in June

The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe will arrange wide discussions on the coming presidential elections in Azerbaijan and the overall situation in the country, said Samed Seidov, head of the parliamentary delegation of Azerbaijan to PACE.
07 April 2008 [13:59]

Date of presidential elections declared in Azerbaijan

Presidential elections in Azerbaijan will be held on October 15.
07 April 2008 [13:48]

European parliament voices concern over deterioration of situation in freedom of speech and human rights in Azerbaijan

In its recent resolution the European parliament voiced concern with the deterioration of situation in freedom of speech and human rights in Azerbaijan.
07 April 2008 [13:25]

Samad Seyidov: “I would not want the imprisonment of journalists but everyone should realize his responsibility”

"I would not want the imprisonment of journalists. I call them to stop hunger strike", Samad Seyidov, chairman of Azerbaijani delegation to the Council of Europe Parliament Assembly said.
07 April 2008 [12:58]

Azerbaijan, US to hold military consultations

Azerbaijan and the United States will hold a conference on planning on bilateral cooperation in the framework of a plan of cooperation in Baku on April 10-11, said the press service for Azerbaijan's Defense Ministry.
07 April 2008 [12:07]

Zeyno Baran: "Even if Armenia recognizes independence of Nagorno Karabakh, none of the countries, including its ally Russia, will support it"

Day.Az interview with Zeyno Baran, head of the programs on Eurasian policy of Hadson Institute (the United States).
07 April 2008 [11:35]

Russia confirms its proposal on joint operation of Qabala radar station in Azerbaijan with United States

Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President George Bush met in Sochi yesterday, APA reports quoting Russian media.
07 April 2008 [11:09]

Azad Isa-zade: "It is immoral and politically incorrect to hold Serzh Sarkissyan's inauguration on the fortieth mourning day of victims of bloody events in Yerevan"

"I think it immoral and politically incorrect to hold Serzh Sarkissyan's inauguration on the fortieth day of mourning over victims of bloody events in Yerevan", said famous psychologist Azad Isa-zade.
07 April 2008 [10:56]

Ziyafet Askerov: "If Azerbaijan receives an appeal, it might raise its peacekeeping contingent in Afghanistan"

In case Azerbaijan receives an appeal, it might raise its peacekeeping contingent in Afghanistan.
07 April 2008 [10:45]

Armenians violate ceasefire in four directions

Armenian armed forces locating in the occupied lands of Azerbaijan violated ceasefire on April 6 again.
07 April 2008 [10:02]

Professor of Johns Hopkins University: "Imagine that you hired me to paint walls, but I failed to do it for 10 years. The activity of the OSCE Minsk Group is like this"

I think the OSCE Minsk Group co-chairing countries should have taken a neutral position while voting on the resolution, adopted by the UN General Assembly.
07 April 2008 [09:10]

Armenian aggressors destroy houses in Yusifjanli, Merzili and Novruzlu villages of Aghdam region

Armenians destroy the houses in the occupied Yusifjanli, Merzili and Novruzlu villages of Aghdam region and build defense facilities.
05 April 2008 [13:43]

Turkmenistan’s Minister of Defense to arrive in Azerbaijan on April 7

Turkmen defense minister, army general Agageldy Mamedgeldiyev, will be visiting Azerbaijan on April 7.
05 April 2008 [11:51]

Azerbaijan's Consul General in Los Angeles takes part in conference "Peace and Security in Eurasia"

The Monterrey Institute of International Researches of California held a conference on "Peace and Security in Eurasia" with participation of representatives of GUAM member-states.
05 April 2008 [10:57]

Azerbaijan's Party of Civil Development to file claim against Baku city administration

The opposition Party of Civil Development, functioning in Azerbaijan, is preparing due documents to file a claim against the Baku city administration, said party chairman Ali Aliyev.
05 April 2008 [10:48]

Araz Alizade: "Journalists should better write true articles than start hunger strike"

"The protesting journalists should better stop hunger strike", said Araz Alizade, co-chairman of the Social-Democratic Party of Azerbaijan.
05 April 2008 [10:39]

Robert Kocharyan: "There will be no concessions and changes in approaches to Nagorno Karabakh issue"

Azerbaijan is obviously trying to use the domestic political situation in Armenia to influence the negotiation process on Nagorno Karabakh conflict, said working president of Armenia Robert Kocharyan.
05 April 2008 [10:33]

Armenians break ceasefire in four regions

Armenian armed forces locating in the occupied lands of Azerbaijan violated ceasefire on April 4 and 5 again.
05 April 2008 [09:50]

Lithuania supports EU decision to strengthen relations with Azerbaijan, Georgia and Armenia

The Lithuanian Foreign Ministry has released a statement which fixes Lithuania's support of the EU resolution to strengthen relations with Azerbaijan, Georgia and Armenia in the framework of the European Neighborhood Policy.