Politics

21 January 2008 [16:11]

Austrian ambassador to Azerbaijan to visit Baku

Austrian ambassador to Azerbaijan Marius Galigaris will pay a visit to Azerbaijan on January 24-25.
21 January 2008 [15:58]

Armenian Parliamentarian: "Armenian delegation in PACE will discuss possible visit of the head of the temporary commission on Garabagh to the region"

An Armenian delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe will discuss possible visit of the head of the temporary commission on Garabagh Lord Russell Johnston to the region.
21 January 2008 [14:08]

European Commission to open representation in Azerbaijan

An opening ceremony of the representation of the European Commission in Azerbaijan will be held in Baku on February 4.
21 January 2008 [13:50]

Spanish Lluis Maria de Puig elected new PACE president

The winter session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) has started in Strasbourg today.
21 January 2008 [13:11]

The Caspian Moment

Please find below the full article of the Foreign Minister of Azerbaijan Elmar Mamedyarov published in the US-based Wall Street Journal.
21 January 2008 [12:53]

PACE winter session starts today

The Parliamentary Assembly of Council of Europe (PACE) starts its winter session.
21 January 2008 [12:45]

Turkmen President to visit Azerbaijan

Turkmen President Kurbanguli Berdymukhamedov will visit Azerbaijan, according to sources from the Azerbaijani embassy in Turkmenistan.
21 January 2008 [11:17]

Azerbaijani military men taking part in NATO arrangements in Switzerland

Several arrangements in line of a plan of individual partnership, signed between Azerbaijan and NATO in the framework of the "Partnership for Peace" program will start this week.
21 January 2008 [11:08]

Parvin Mirzazade: "Azerbaijan currently has diplomatic missions in more than 50 countries"

"Azerbaijan currently has diplomatic missions in more than 50 countries", Parvin Khayam oglu Mirzazade, chief of the State Protocol Service under the Foreign Ministry of Azerbaijan, said.
21 January 2008 [10:55]

Armenians break ceasefire again

Armenian armed forces locating in the occupied lands of Azerbaijan violated ceasefire on January 20 and 21 again.
21 January 2008 [10:47]

Azerbaijani human rights activists appeal to PACE President and co-rapporteurs of Monitoring Committee on Azerbaijan

Day.Az publishing house has received an appeal of a group of Azerbaijani human rights activists sent to the President of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe and co-rapporteurs of the Monitoring Committee on Azerbaijan.
21 January 2008 [09:58]

EU troika to visit Azerbaijan

The EU troika will travel to Baku on February 4.
19 January 2008 [16:12]

Armenians collect $5.7 million for "development" of Shusha, Azerbaijani occupied land

During the Yerevan-Shusha-Moscow-Bethlehem telebridge, $5.7 million was donated to the "Restoration Fund" of Shusha, occupied by Armenians.
19 January 2008 [13:37]

American congressman Joe Wilson makes report on January 20 tragedy

American congressman Joe Wilson addressed the House of Representatives on occasion of the anniversary of January 20 tragedy.
19 January 2008 [12:19]

Azerbaijani parliamentarians leave for PACE winter session

The delegation of the Parliament of the Republic of Azerbaijan to Parliamentary Assembly of Council of Europe on 18 January left for Strasbourg to participate in the Organization’s winter session.
19 January 2008 [11:42]

EuroParliament adopts resolution on South Caucasus

The European parliament has adopted a resolution "More effective policy of the European Union regarding the South Caucasus: from promises to actions".
19 January 2008 [10:50]

Armenians violate ceasefire in Agdam and Khojavend

Armenian armed forces locating in the occupied lands of Azerbaijan violated ceasefire on January 18 and 19 again.
19 January 2008 [10:45]

Armenian President: "Nagorno Garabagh conflict can be settled on basis of the Madrid agreements"

Nagorno Garabagh conflict can be settled on basis of the Madrid agreements of the Presidents of Armenia and Azerbaijan.
19 January 2008 [10:29]

Bernard Fassier: "The conflict will not be settled no matter who wins the new war"

A war is not an optimal version of the conflict settlement.
19 January 2008 [10:09]

Armenian Minister of Defense: "Azerbaijan should think over what it would do in case of a loss of another 20% of lands and appearance of another 2 million refugees"

Armenian troops are ready to ensure the security of the country, Armenian Minister of Defense Mikael Arutyunan said, commenting on the announcements of President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev.
18 January 2008 [19:02]

Bernard Fassier: "It is time for Azerbaijan and Armenia to assess the proposals of the OSCE Minsk Group co-chairmen on the whole, along with details"

Facts of discrepant announcements by Azerbaijan and Armenia prove the righteousness of the OSCE Minsk Group co-chairmen, who decided to define basic principles first and then to pass to the conflict settlement.
18 January 2008 [18:39]

Yuri Merzlyakov: "Azerbaijan and Armenia interpret issues, which they consider important in the basic principles of the conflict settlement, as they wish"

It is obvious that Azerbaijan and Armenia have thoroughly studied the document, presented to them in Madrid, and the co-chairmen of the OSCE Minsk Group will work out the next working version of the basic principles of settlement on basis of ideas received from both sides.
18 January 2008 [18:15]

Iranian Azerbaijanis protest against opening of Armenian Consulate General in Tabriz

Iranian Azerbaijanis protested against opening of the Armenian Consulate General in Tabriz.
18 January 2008 [17:25]

Armenian President Robert Kocharyan: "The so-called "Nagorno Garabagh Republic" takes an active part in the process of peaceful settlement of Nagorno Garabagh conflict"

The self-appointed "Nagorno Garabagh Republic" takes an active part in the process of peaceful settlement of Nagorno Garabagh conflict.
18 January 2008 [16:36]

Deputy of Armenian Parliament: "In case Serj Sarkisyan wins presidential elections, the pro-Armenian resolution of Nagorno-Garabagh conflict is guaranteed"

In case the working Prime Minister of Armenia Serj Sarkisyan wins presidential elections, the pro-Armenian resolution of the Garabagh conflict is guaranteed.
18 January 2008 [16:05]

Ilham Aliyev receives OSCE Minsk Group co-chairs

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received Minsk Group co-chairmen including Bernad Fassier (France), Yuri Merzlyakov (Russia), Matthew Bryza (US) and special representative of the OSCE chairman-in-office Andjey Kaspshik.
18 January 2008 [15:57]

Nizami Bahmanov: "Nobody can change the format of negotiations in the settlement of Nagorno Garabagh conflict"

“Nobody can change the format of negotiations in the settlement of Nagorno Garabagh conflict. This format was admitted in 1992. Conflict parties are Armenia and Azerbaijan in this format.
18 January 2008 [15:21]

Azerbaijan's Defense Ministry: "The announcement of the Defense Minister of the so-called "Nagorno Garabagh Republic" is merely a propaganda trick"

Spokesman for the Defense Ministry of Azerbaijan Eldar Sabiroglu commented on the announcement about the intention of the so-called "Nagorno Garabagh Republic" to purchase new air defense systems.
18 January 2008 [15:10]

OSCE Minsk Group co-chairs meet with Azerbaijan's Foreign Minister - UPDATED

Azerbaijan's Foreign Minister Elmar Mamedyarov met with the co-chairmen of the OSCE Minsk group today.
18 January 2008 [14:26]

Ilham Aliyev to visit Ukraine

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev will pay an official visit to Ukraine in late spring-early summer of 2008.
18 January 2008 [13:18]

OSCE Minsk Group co-chairmen: "Armenian press has distorted information, spread in our name" - UPDATED

The co-chairmen of the OSCE Minsk group have arrived in Baku today.
18 January 2008 [12:39]

Matthew Bryza: "The parties of the Nagorno-Garabagh conflict decide for themselves whether to increase the number of sides or not"

The parties of the conflict have a right to decide whether to share information regarding the negotiations or not.
18 January 2008 [11:34]

Matthew Bryza: "Any resolution on the Garabagh conflict settlement must be supported by the people of Nagorno Garabagh first"

US Co-chairman of the OSCE Minsk Group Matthew Bryza considers that "any resolution on the Garabagh conflict settlement must be supported by the people of Nagorno Garabagh first".
18 January 2008 [11:14]

Armenian Foreign Ministry: "Signs of despair are obvious in Azerbaijan"

Signs of despair are obvious in Azerbaijan, as announced by the spokesman for the Foreign Ministry of Armenia Vladimir Karapetyan.
18 January 2008 [10:49]

Armenians violate ceasefire in four directions

Armenian armed forces locating in the occupied lands of Azerbaijan violated ceasefire on January 17 and 18 again.
18 January 2008 [10:09]

Matthew Bryza: "Presidents of Armenia and Azerbaijan come out with similar positions on basic principles of the Nagorno Garabagh conflict settlement"

"Presidents of Armenia and Azerbaijan Robert Kocharyan and Ilham Aliyev come out with similar positions on basic principles of the Nagorno Garabagh conflict settlement", US co-chairman of the OSCE Minsk Group Matthew Bryza told reporters in Yerevan.
18 January 2008 [09:58]

OSCE Minsk Group Co-chairmen: "We do not agree with most points of President Ilham Aliyev's announcement"

The co-chairmen of the OSCE Minsk Group do not agree with the position of President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev on the settlement of Nagorno-Garabagh conflict.
17 January 2008 [18:33]

Estonian President to visit Azerbaijan

Estonian President Toomas-Hendrik Ilves plans to visit Azerbaijan this year.
17 January 2008 [18:01]

Vladimir Kazimirov: "It is possible to say in case of the Garabagh conflict that it emerged as an inner conflict and then evolved into an external one"

Any conflict settlement depends more on its specific features, as well as the characteristics of the epoch and the region than on existence of any precedent.
17 January 2008 [15:45]

Azerbaijani President inaugurates several establishments in Agjabadi, Azerbaijan

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev paid a visit to Agjabadi.
17 January 2008 [15:38]

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev visits battle-front in Aghdam

Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev visited battle-front in Aghdam.
17 January 2008 [15:03]

Azerbaijan was rated as "not free" in Freedom House survey results

A report released January 16 by the civil rights group Freedom House laments that global democratization is in retreat after suffering "a notable setback" in 2007.
17 January 2008 [12:48]

Committee to Protect Journalists condemning Azerbaijani appellate court’s decision to uphold conviction of Eynulla Fatullayev

The Committee to Protect Journalists condemns an Azerbaijani appellate court’s decision today to uphold the 2007 conviction of Eynulla Fatullayev, editor of the independent Russian-language weekly Realny Azerbaijan and the Azeri-language daily G?ndalik Azarbaycan.
17 January 2008 [12:02]

Azerbaijani delegation leaves for Turkmenistan

A governmental delegation of Azerbaijan led by the first vice premier of Azerbaijan Yagub Eyubov have left for Ashkhabad.
17 January 2008 [11:41]

President of Austria meets Azerbaijani ambassador

President of Austria Heinz Fischer met with Azerbaijani ambassador in Austria Fuad Ismayilov on the sidelines of the New Year’s reception for members of the diplomatic corps accredited in Austria.
17 January 2008 [10:24]

President Ilham Aliyev starts visit to western region of Azerbaijan

The visit of President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev to the western region of the country has started today.
17 January 2008 [10:00]

Azadlyg opposition bloc considering participation in elections on basis of working law to be senseless

The opposition bloc Azadlyg is developing a strategic plan in connection with the forthcoming presidential elections.
16 January 2008 [18:33]

Matthew Bryza: "Our task is to find a compromise during the negotiation process"

The US co-chairman of the OSCE Minsk Group Matthew Bryza commented on the negotiation process for Nagorno Garabagh conflict settlement.
16 January 2008 [17:59]

OSCE Minsk Group co-chairs leave Nagorno Garabagh for Yerevan

The co-chairmen of the OSCE Minsk Group on the settlement of Nagorno-Garabagh conflict, who arrived in Nagorno Garabagh on January 15 left for Yerevan on January 16.
16 January 2008 [16:48]

Bernard Fassier: "In case of the Garabagh conflict we are dealing with the international law, a conflict inside Azerbaijan and an interstate conflict"

French co-chairman of the OSCE Minsk Group Bernard Fassier said the Kosovo and Nagorno Garabagh conflicts have little in common.
16 January 2008 [15:56]

Richard Lugar: "George Bush should appoint a special representative on energy issues in the Caspian region"

George Bush should appoint a special representative on energy issues in the Caspian region and should not allow Russia to be a dominant in this sector.
16 January 2008 [14:15]

Safa Mirzayev: "Introduction of amendments to the Election Code at the spring session of Parliament is not ruled out "

Introduction of amendments to the Election Code and the law on freedom of assembly of Azerbaijan is not ruled out during the spring session of the Azerbaijani Parliament, according to Safa Mirzayev, head of the Parliament Office.
16 January 2008 [13:28]

Appeal of Azerbaijan's Ex-Health Minister Ali Insanov not granted

The court hearing on the appeal of the ex-minister of health of Azerbaijan Ali Insanov finished today in the Supreme Court chaired by judge Vidadi Gashimov.
16 January 2008 [12:59]

OSCE Monitoring of frontline held smoothly

A monitoring was held on the frontline near the Yusifjanly village of Azerbaijan in line with the mandate of the personal representative of the OSCE chairman-in-office Wednesday.
16 January 2008 [12:45]

Khazar Ibragim: "If Kazimirov have called things by their names, he would not have been remembered as a biased mediator"

If Kazimirov have called things by their names, that is occupation is occupation and ethnic cleansing is ethnic cleansing, he would have been remembered from the positive point of view, but not as a biased mediator.
16 January 2008 [12:04]

UNESCO confirms composition of mission to monitor cultural and historical monuments in Azerbaijan and Armenia

UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has confirmed the composition of the mission to be sent to Azerbaijan and Armenia.
16 January 2008 [11:48]

Ilham Aliyev to pay visit to frontline region

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev will pay a two-day visit to the frontline region on January 16.
16 January 2008 [10:54]

Siyavush Novruzov: "Ilham Aliyev is not taking part in the oath-taking ceremony of the Georgian President as January 20 is a Mourning Day for Azerbaijan"

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev is not taking part in the oath-taking ceremony of the Georgian President, as January 20 is a Mourning Day in Azerbaijan.
16 January 2008 [10:20]

Akif Muradverdiyev previously accused of attempt of coup d'etat released

Former chief of department of Azerbaijani President’s Office Akif Muradverdiyev has been released.
15 January 2008 [18:54]

OSCE Minsk Group co-chairmen leave for self-appointed "Nagorno Garabagh Republic"

The co-chairmen of the OSCE Minsk Group for the settlement of Nagorno-Garabagh conflict arrived in the capital of the unrecognized "Nagorno Garabagh Republic"-Khankendi on January 15.
15 January 2008 [17:57]

Araz Azimov: "Return of OSCE Minsk Group co-chairmen to Baku depends on the results of their talks in Yerevan"

The Azerbaijan-Armenia talks on Nagorno-Garabagh conflict settlement will continue until the complete coordination of all disputable points of the future peaceful agreement, which still exist.
15 January 2008 [17:41]

Valery Chechelashvili: "GUAM member-states want assistance in the settlement of conflicts"

GUAM member-states are trying to obtain the assistance of international organizations in the settlement of the conflicts in Azerbaijan, Georgia and Moldova.
15 January 2008 [17:18]

Matthew Bryza: "The United States are ready to put all efforts to the settlement of the Garabagh conflict"

The United States are ready to put all efforts to the settlement of Nagorno Garabagh conflict, US co-chairman of the OSCE Minsk Group Matthew Bruza announced.
15 January 2008 [17:10]

Azerbaijan's Foreign Ministry receives GUAM Secretary General - UPDATED

The Foreign Minister of Azerbaijan Elmar Mamedyarov received the Secretary General of GUAM Valery Chechelashvili visiting Baku.
15 January 2008 [16:34]

President of Azerbaijan signs order to create Baku Branch of Moscow State University

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has today signed an executive order on establishment of the branch of the M.V Lomonosov Moscow State University in Baku.
15 January 2008 [15:41]

Azerbaijani officers get high US military awards

Four officers of Azerbaijani peacekeeping detachment in Iraq, Major Huseyn Dashdamirov, Captains Nasimi Javadov, Alizamin Karimov and Senior Lieutenant Abdulla Abdullayev were awarded the “US Navy and Marines Corps Achievement” Medal.
15 January 2008 [15:21]

Armenian President receives OSCE Minsk Group co-chairmen

Armenian President Rober Kocharyan received co-chairmen of the OSCE Minsk Group-Yuri Merzlakov, Matthew Bryza and Bernard Fassier, staying in Yerevan in the framework of a regional visit.