Politics

06 March 2008 [16:18]

Azerbaijan, NATO to ratify IPAP's second stage

The second stage of the Individual Partnership Actions Plan on cooperation between Azerbaijan and NATO will be ratified in Brussels on March 7.
06 March 2008 [15:58]

President of Azerbaijan receives Pakistan's Ambassador to Azerbaijan

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received Pakistani ambassador to Azerbaijan Javed Gureyshi.
06 March 2008 [15:41]

Matthew Bryza arrives in Armenia

Matthew Bryza, US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State, US co-chairman of the OSCE Minsk Group, has arrived to Yerevan.
06 March 2008 [15:17]

Azerbaijan's Defense Minister Safar Abiyev visiting Terter, place of recent fighting with Armenians

Azerbaijan's Defense Minister Safar Abiyev is currently in Terter.
06 March 2008 [14:57]

Arif Gadjili: "Musavat party will do everything possible to attain introduction of amendments to the Election Code"

"Normal elections are possible with the working Election Code".
06 March 2008 [14:18]

Norwegian Foreign Minister to visit Azerbaijan, April 29

Foreign Minister of the Kingdom of Norway Gahr Store will pay an official visit to Baku on April 29, embassy of the Kingdom of Norway in Azerbaijan told APA.
06 March 2008 [13:47]

US Ambassador to Azerbaijan: "Events on the front line prove the necessity to continue talks with OSCE Minsk Group"

"The United States are disappointed with the events, occurring on the front line and death of people".
06 March 2008 [13:11]

Ilkka Kanerva: "Any negative events on the front line may cause harm to negotiation process over Nagorno Karabakh"

OSCE Chairman-in-Office, Finnish Foreign Minister Ilkka Kanerva expressed serious concern about the violation of ceasefire in Nagorno Karabakh on March 4.
06 March 2008 [12:44]

Arif Yunusov: "If Azerbaijan yields to Armenia's provocations, especially on the front line, the "Karabakh" dynasty will benefit from it"

"There was nothing unusual in the recent fighting on the contact front line. ceasefire is constantly violated".
06 March 2008 [12:22]

US Department of State: "We regret that ceasefire was violated on the contact front line of Azerbaijani and Armenian armed forces"

Representative of the US Department of State Tom Casey commented on the recent violation of ceasefire on the contact front line of Azerbaijani and Armenian armed forces.
06 March 2008 [11:33]

Vugar Seidov: "The fact that Kocharyan's regime provoked an armed clash in the Karabakh direction proves that Armenia is directly involved in the conflict"

Day.Az appealed for comments to political reviewer Vugar Seidov on the violation of ceasefire on the front line. Seidov said the following:
06 March 2008 [11:17]

Armenians violate ceasefire in four regions

Armenian armed forces locating in the occupied lands of Azerbaijan violated ceasefire on March 5 and 6 again.
06 March 2008 [10:24]

Mubariz Gurbanly: "Armenian leadership wants to scare its citizens with negative processes in Nagorno Karabakh in case they do not support the ruling regime"

Armenia is currently in a total crisis and Armenian authorities initiated provocation in Nagorno Karabakh to distract attention from this crisis and clashes within the country.
05 March 2008 [18:37]

Ilham Aliyev receives president of NATO Parliamentary Assembly

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has received president of NATO Parliamentary Assembly Jose Lello today.
05 March 2008 [18:27]

Azerbaijani parliamentarians call on NATO Parliamentary Assembly to toughen its position on Armenia

President of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly Jose Lello, currently visiting Azerbaijan, has held a number of meetings in Milli Medjlis.
05 March 2008 [18:09]

Mubariz Akhmedoglu: "The main cause of the armed clash is a tense internal situation in Armenia"

I do not believe that Azerbaijan started hostilities making use of the internal situation in Armenia, as the situation is tense in this country and the society has split.
05 March 2008 [17:56]

Azerbaijani ambassador to USA and representative of US Secretary of State discuss provocation of Armenian armed forces on front line

Azerbaijani ambassador to the United States Yashar Aliyev met with acting deputy US Secretary of State Kurt Walker due to provocation of Armenian armed forces on the contact front line of the Azerbaijani and Armenian armed forces.
05 March 2008 [17:41]

Azerbaijani President receives US co-chairman of OSCE Minsk Group

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has received Matthew Bryza, US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State on Eurasia, US co-chairman of the OSCE Minsk Group.
05 March 2008 [17:10]

Armenian military authorities asks Azerbaijani Defense Ministry and international organizations to stop fire

The events which occurred on the front on March 4 and the duly reaction of Azerbaijan's armed forces have shown that the enemy will not be able to defeat our army.
05 March 2008 [16:43]

Azerbaijani President receives Turkmenistan's Foreign Minister

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received Rashid Meredov, Foreign Minister of Turkmenistan.
05 March 2008 [16:32]

Robert Kocharyan: "Azerbaijani army used artillery"

The combativity of the Armenian side on the contact front line is still on the same level.
05 March 2008 [16:17]

Robert Simmons: "NATO is concerned over the situation in Armenia"

"NATO is concerned over the internal situation in Armenia".
05 March 2008 [15:38]

Matthew Bryza meets with members of Public Committee for Karabakh conflict settlement

The US co-chairman of the OSCE Minsk Group has met with members of the Public Committee for Karabakh conflict settlement.
05 March 2008 [15:00]

Armenian Defense Ministry rebuts information about death of 12 Armenian soldiers

The Defense Ministry of Armenia rebuts information about the death of 12 Armenian soldiers during the clash.
05 March 2008 [14:30]

Dimitri Medvedev invited to visit Azerbaijan

President of Azerbaijan was one of the first to congratulate Dimitri Medvedev on his victory at presidential elections in Russia.
05 March 2008 [13:39]

”Silence on Armenia” by Levon Ter-Petrossian

In Armenia's presidential election last month, I stood as the main opposition candidate against incumbent Prime Minister Serzh Sarkissian.
05 March 2008 [12:44]

Armenia's Prosecutor General: "We do not rule out Levon Ter-Petrosyan's possible arrest"

Armenia's prosecutor general Agvan Ovsepyan did not rule out possible arrest of Levon Ter-Petrosyan.
05 March 2008 [12:21]

Azerbaijani-Americans concerned about the attempts of Armenian government to cover up bloody crackdown against own citizens by attacking Azerbaijan

Azerbaijani-American Council (AAC) expresses its deep concern about the reports of heavy fighting on the frontline between Armenian and Azerbaijani forces in the occupied Nagorno-Karabakh region of Azerbaijan.
05 March 2008 [12:05]

Turkmenistan's Foreign Minister arrives in Azerbaijan

A governmental delegation led by Rashid Meredov, vice premier and Foreign Minister of Turkmenistan, has arrived in Baku.
05 March 2008 [11:15]

Umid party to use new tactics during presidential elections

A new tactics is being developed by the Umid party for participation in presidential elections.
05 March 2008 [11:03]

Elin Suleymanov: "The Yerevan ruling regime wants to make use of national hysteria to consolidate its shaky positions"

Day.Az reporter asked Azerbaijan's consul general in Los-Angeles Elin Suleymanov to comment on the situation on the contact front line.
05 March 2008 [10:45]

Azerbaijan's Foreign Minister receives Matthew Bryza

Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Elmar Mammadyarov received the Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Matthew Bryza, the press service for the Foreign Ministry told APA.
05 March 2008 [10:23]

Serj Sarkisyan: "Karabakh problem will be settled peacefully"

Armenian Prime Minister Serj Sarkisyan rules out the forced resolution of the Karabakh conflict.
05 March 2008 [10:08]

Vardan Oskanyan: "Azerbaijan tries to make use of the internal situation in Armenia"

"Azerbaijan tries to make use of internal situation, established in Armenia, both in the military and political sense".
04 March 2008 [18:03]

Azerbaijan's Foreign Minister receives Turkey ambassador

Azerbaijan's Foreign Minister Elmar Mamedyarov received new ambassador of Turkey to our country Khulusi Kylydja.
04 March 2008 [17:46]

Azerbaijani Parliament passes decision to withdraw peacekeepers from Kosovo

Azerbaijani Parliament passed a decision to complete Azerbaijan's peaceekeping mission in Kosovo region of Serbia by 87 votes for and 3 against.
04 March 2008 [17:36]

Siyavush Novruzov: "Absence of any reaction to events in Armenia demonstrates double standards applied by international organizations"

The attitude of the West and international organizations to the events in Armenia is a demonstration of their double standards.
04 March 2008 [16:31]

Ilham Aliyev: "We must be ready to the armed resolution of the conflict and we are ready for it" - UPDATED

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev is visiting country's west.
04 March 2008 [16:27]

Appeal of Azerbaijan's former economic development minister to be considered on March 18

A preliminary court hearing on the appeal of Azerbaijan's former economic development minister Farhad Aliyev will be held in the Baku Appellate Court.
04 March 2008 [15:35]

Matthew Bryza: "Resolution of Karabakh conflict is an important issue in US-Azerbaijani relations"

It is now necessary to do a pause in the talks on Karabakh until the situation in Armenia is resolved.
04 March 2008 [15:24]

Elnur Aslanov: "Azerbaijan 2008: Free citizens, liberal economy, responsible state"

The contemporary world order is characterized by some mutually complementary factors.
04 March 2008 [13:36]

Panakh Guseyn: "Discussion of Azerbaijani peacekeepers' withdrawal from Kosovo should be closed"

"Discussion of Azerbaijani peacekeepers' withdrawal from Kosovo should be closed".
04 March 2008 [13:10]

President of European Organization of Military Associations to arrive in Azerbaijan

Emmanuel Jacob, president of European Organization of Military Associations (EUROMIL) will arrive in Azerbaijan Wednesday.
04 March 2008 [12:50]

Ali Aliyev: "International organizations are not interested in amendments to Azerbaijan's Election Code"

"Results of talks between the Venice Commission and powers on introduction of amendments to the Election Code depend on a number of factors".
04 March 2008 [11:49]

Azerbaijan's Party of Democratic Reforms not intending to join any coalition or bloc

The Party of Democratic Reforms is currently not represented in any coalition or bloc.
04 March 2008 [11:38]

Deputy Assistant US Secretary of State Matthew Bryza arrives in Azerbaijan

Deputy Assistant US Secretary of State Matthew Bryza arrived on a two-day visit to Azerbaijan Monday evening.
04 March 2008 [11:33]

Sardar Jalaloglu: "Issue of a single candidate from opposition is not on the agenda"

Talks on transformation of the coalition of five opposition parties into a political bloc are going on.
04 March 2008 [10:56]

Musavat party: "Armenia's ruling regime treated protesters the way it treated the Azerbaijani population of Nagorno Karabakh"

Discussions of recent events in Yerevan were held at yesterday's meeting of Musavat party Divan.
04 March 2008 [10:47]

Musavat party disapproves Azerbaijani government's position on Kosovo

Musavat party considers that Azerbaijan is making a mistake by following Russia on the Kosovo issue.
04 March 2008 [10:42]

Bulgaria recognizes territorial integrity of Azerbaijan

Bulgaria recognizes territorial integrity of Azerbaijan and speaks for the peaceful resolution of Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.
04 March 2008 [10:35]

Vasily Istratov: "Bilateral relations between Russia and Azerbaijan will further develop"

"I hope that bilateral relations between Russia and Azerbaijan will further develop.
04 March 2008 [10:26]

Elmar Mamedyarov: "It would be useful for Azerbaijan to study Czechia's experience in European integration"

Azerbaijan's Foreign Minister Elmar Mamedyarov has received a delegation of the Czech Committee for International Ties of the Czech parliament, led by committee chairman Jan Khamachek.
03 March 2008 [18:34]

Azerbaijani President congratulates Medvedev on his victory in Russia’s presidential elections

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev congratulated Dmitry Medvedev on his election as the President of Russian Federation, President’s press service told APA.
03 March 2008 [18:05]

Azerbaijan to submit draft resolution on missing in result of armed conflicts for consideration of UN Human Rights Council

The Azerbaijani delegation plans to submit a draft resolution on rights of people missing in the result of armed conflicts for consideration by members of the UN Human Rights Council on March 28.
03 March 2008 [17:56]

Azerbaijani parliament works out draft law "On internet providers"

The draft law "On internet providers" has been discussed at the session of the parliamentary commission on economic policy.
03 March 2008 [17:41]

NATO Secretary General’s Special Representative Robert Simmons to visit Azerbaijan

Robert Simmons, NATO Secretary General’s Special Representative on the Caucasus and Central Asia, will visit Baku on March 7.
03 March 2008 [16:34]

Azerbaijan's National Independence Party submits proposals on amendments to Constitution to Presidential office

Azerbaijan's National Independence Party has submitted proposals on introduction of amendments to the Constitution.
03 March 2008 [15:40]

Two more congressmen join US Congress work group on Azerbaijan

Two more congressmen declared that they have become members of the Work Group on Azerbaijan of the US Congress.
03 March 2008 [14:13]

Delegation of Bulgarian parliament to arrive in Baku

A delegation of the Bulgarian parliament will arrive in Baku in period from March 6 until March 9.
03 March 2008 [14:11]

President of NATO Parliamentary assembly to visit Azerbaijan

President of NATO Parliamentary Assembly Jose Lello is to arrive in Azerbaijan on March 4.
03 March 2008 [13:40]

Khazar Ibragim: "We are sure that Azerbaijani-Russian relations will further develop under the new president of Russia"

Dimitri Medvedev, who is well acquainted with Azerbaijani-Russian relations, is leading at presidential elections.
03 March 2008 [13:19]

Khazar Ibragim: "Azerbaijan never interferes with internal affairs of other countries"

Azerbaijan never interferes with internal affairs of other countries, as this contradicts both to our traditions and powers.
03 March 2008 [13:09]

US Embassy Democracy Commission facilitates small grants issuance rules

Some important changes have been made to the Democracy Commission Small Grants Program.
03 March 2008 [12:11]

Rasul Guliyev's party preparing for presidential elections

The Party of Open Society, led by ex-speaker of Azerbaijani parliament Rasul Guliyev, has initiated preparations for presidential elections.
03 March 2008 [12:02]

Delegation of Czech parliament arrives in Azerbaijan

A delegation of Czech parliament, led by Jan Khamechkin, chairman of the committee for international relations of the House of Deputies, is visiting Azerbaijan.
03 March 2008 [11:40]

Armenians break ceasefire in two directions

Armenian armed forces locating in the occupied lands of Azerbaijan violated ceasefire on March 2 again.
03 March 2008 [11:09]

EU sends envoy to mediate in Armenian unrest

The European Union has Monday offered to mediate in the post-election crisis and violent unrest in Armenia that has left at least eight dead in the Caucasus republic, according to local media.
03 March 2008 [10:38]

Candidate for Russian President Dimitri Medvedev gains 80% votes in Azerbaijan

Over 80% of Russian citizens in Azerbaijan voted for Dimitri Medvedev during presidential elections in Russia.
03 March 2008 [10:33]

Representative of US Department of State on energy issues visiting Baku

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev met with Steven Mann, Coordinator on energy issues of Europe and Eurasia of the US Department of State, visiting Baku, on Saturday.
03 March 2008 [10:25]

Eights killed and more than hundred injured in Armenia protests

Eight people died and 131 people were injured in clashes between police and opposition supporters that led the president to declare a sweeping, 20-day state of emergency, Armenian Interior Ministry reported quoting Health Ministry.
03 March 2008 [10:09]

CoE Secretary General: "All announcements on violence in Armenia should be studied thoroughly"

CoE Secretary General Terry Davis is concerned with the development of events in Yerevan in connection with protests.