Politics

17 March 2008 [10:11]

Russian Foreign Ministry: "Russia along with the United States and France is going to continue active mediation in the framework of OSCE Minsk Group"

Official Moscow considers resolution on Nagorno Karabakh, adopted in the UN General Assembly, to comply only with Baku interests, while saying that Russia will continue efforts to resolve the situation in the region.
17 March 2008 [09:59]

Ilham Aliyev: "I am confident that Azerbaijani-Irish relations will further develop in the atmosphere of friendship and cooperation"

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev congratulated President of Ireland, Mary Macalis with the national holiday of this country-St.Patrick's day on Saturday.
15 March 2008 [15:44]

US representative in UN: "The resolution proposed by Azerbaijan on Nagorno Karabakh does not reflect all approaches to the conflict settlement"

The co-chairmen of the OSCE Minsk Group do not support Azerbaijan's resolution on Nagorno Karabakh.
15 March 2008 [15:00]

Former chief of Turkey's air force intelligence services: "If Azerbaijan wants to own Karabakh, war is the only solution"

"Azerbaijan should strengthen its missile defense in the current conditions".
15 March 2008 [14:37]

Armenian representative in UN: "Azerbaijan's resolution will undermine peaceful negotiations on Karabakh"

The resolution of the UN General Assembly demanding immediate withdrawal of Armenian armed forces from the occupied lands of Azerbaijan, adopted on March 14, will undermine peaceful negotiations.
15 March 2008 [14:08]

Armenian Foreign Minister: "I hope the results of voting will be a signal to Azerbaijan from the international community"

The results of UN voting on the draft resolution on Nagorno Karabakh have become a specific barometer of mood in the international community.
15 March 2008 [12:02]

Armenian Parliament puts off discussion of draft law to recognize Nagorno Karabakh by Armenia

Discussions of a draft law, introduced to the Armenian parliament by opposition, on Armenia's recognition of Nagorno Karabakh, has been put off for 30 days.
15 March 2008 [11:57]

Armenians violate ceasefire in four regions

Armenian armed forces locating in the occupied lands of Azerbaijan violated ceasefire on March 14 again.
15 March 2008 [11:06]

Azerbaijani candidate not allowed to elections in Iran

Iran is holding elections to the parliament.
15 March 2008 [10:45]

Musavat parliamentary group: "The attack against the Azadlyg newspaper correspondent is a result of impunity"

The attack against Azadlyg newspaper correspondent is a result of impunity.
15 March 2008 [10:16]

Opposition parties likely to join efforts for arranging meetings in Azerbaijani regions

"We have not arranged meetings with the population since the opposition leaders were detained in Salyani".
15 March 2008 [10:02]

Azerbaijan’s Electoral Code discussed in Venice Commission

Azerbaijan’s Electoral Code was discussed at yesterday's meeting of the Venice Commission.
14 March 2008 [21:57]

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan expressed its deep resentment over the position taken by the Co-Chairmen countries that voted against General Assembly resolution

Ministry of Foreign Affairs would like to emphasize the utmost importance of the resolution, which the General Assembly, despite the efforts of some Member States, has adopted.
14 March 2008 [18:21]

Armenian Foreign Minister meets OSCE Minsk Group co-chairs

Armenian Foreign Minister Vardan Oskanyan met with OSCE Minsk Group co-chairs for the settlement of Nagorno-Karabakh conflict in Vienna.
14 March 2008 [16:39]

Ali Hasanov: "Azerbaijani government is against any actions and violence targeting mass media"

"This incident is a provocation against Azerbaijan government.
14 March 2008 [15:41]

90th anniversary of Azerbaijan People's Republic to be marked in Paris

I will leave for Germany, where Days of Azerbaijani culture will start, on March 25.
14 March 2008 [14:35]

Center of Democratic Elections makes proposals on amendments to Azerbaijan's Election Code

A regular session of the Center of Democratic Elections has been held today.
14 March 2008 [13:06]

European Parliament calls on Azerbaijan and Armenia to restart peaceful negotiations

The European Parliament called on Azerbaijan and Armenia to avoid violence and inconsiderable actions, APA reports.
14 March 2008 [12:32]

Ali Akhmedov: "Attacks on Azadlyg newspaper correspondent are a provocation against authorities"

The attack on Azadlyg newspaper correspondent Agil Khalil is a negative event on the freedom of speech.
14 March 2008 [12:25]

German diplomat: "EU and Germany should not neglect falsification of results of elections in Armenia"

Bundestag deputy from the German Liberal Party Michael Link called on the federal government to condemn declaration of emergency state in Armenia.
14 March 2008 [12:04]

UN to discuss Nagorno Karabakh conflict

Azerbaijan introduced a draft resolution to the General Assembly with a request to confirm its territorial integrity and right for Nagorno Karabakh and adjacent areas.
14 March 2008 [11:49]

Armenian armed forces violate ceasefire in four regions

Armenian armed forces locating in the occupied lands of Azerbaijan violated ceasefire on March 13 and 14 again.
14 March 2008 [11:17]

Serzh Sarkissyan: "Robert Kocharyan will not become a Prime Minister of Armenia"

The working president of Armenia Robert Kocharyan will not become a Prime Minister of the country following his resignation.
14 March 2008 [11:05]

Russia likely to open diplomatic missions in unrecognized republics - UPDATED

Russian parliamentarians intend to recommend the Russian executive powers to consider opening of Russian missions in three unrecognized republics-Abkhazia, South Ossetia and Transdniestria.
14 March 2008 [10:34]

Sardar Jalaloglu: "New opposition should differ with its ideology, basis and outlook on political processes"

"The idea of new opposition has been proposed by the Democratic Party of Azerbaijan".
14 March 2008 [10:22]

Vardan Oskanyan: "Situation on the contact front line of Azerbaijani and Armenian armed forces is still tense"

Situation on the contact front line of the Nagorno Karabakh and Azerbaijani armed forces is still tense, yet fire exchange is not reported.
13 March 2008 [18:44]

Vardan Oskanyan: "Baku's attempt to attain adoption of resolution on Karabakh by UN is a self-delusion"

Armenia considers that Azerbaijan has chosen the inappropriate place and time to introduce a resolution on Nagorno Karabakh.
13 March 2008 [18:22]

Azerbaijan's Defense Ministry investigating circumstances of Azerbaijani soldier's capturing by Armenians - UPDATED

Armenian press reports capturing of an Azerbaijani citizen in Kolagir village of Tavush region of Armenia.
13 March 2008 [18:08]

Condoleezza Rice: "State of emergency in Armenia made us stop the implementation of a number of programs on assistance"

The U.S. Government has stopped the implementation of a number of programs on assistance for Armenia, US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said in the hearings in the House Committee on Financial Services, APA reports.
13 March 2008 [17:35]

Vardan Oskanyan: "Ilham Aliyev and Serzh Sarkisyan may meet in early April"

The meeting of Serzh Sarkissyan, newly elected president and Prime Minister of Armenia, with his Azerbaijani counterpart Ilham Aliyev may take place in the framework of NATO summit to be held in Bucharest on April 3-4.
13 March 2008 [16:40]

Georgian Prime Minister meets with his Azerbaijani counterpart - UPDATED

Georgian Prime Minister Vladimir Gurgenidze is visiting Azerbaijan
13 March 2008 [15:47]

NATO's assessment mission to arrive in Azerbaijan

NATO assessment mission will arrive in Azerbaijan in mid April.
13 March 2008 [15:36]

Elin Suleymanov: "I hope Armenians will settle internal problems without undermining regional stability"

The article "International Herald Tribune" reflects correct long-term nature of the Armenian-Azerbaijani conflict under the title "Dark days Armenia's Democracy" on the situation in Armenia.
13 March 2008 [13:48]

Panakh Guseyn: "I hope the draft law to recognize PKK as a terrorist organization, I have presented to the Parliament of Azerbaijan, will be ratified"

Milli Medjlis has started consideration of the draft law to recognize PKK as a terrorist organization.
13 March 2008 [13:37]

Norwegian ambassador in OSCE: "Politically motivated arrests and other forms of repression must stop and those detained must be released in Armenia"

Norway welcomes the statement of the EU Presidency on the situation in Armenia, which Norway is aligned with.
13 March 2008 [12:42]

Condoleezza Rice: “I do not know whether Nagorno Karabakh conflict will be solved in the nearest future"

U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice took doubtful stance on the soonest settlement of Nagorno Karabakh, APA reports with reference to official website of the Department of State.
13 March 2008 [11:30]

Mubariz Gurbanly: "Formation of new opposition depends on political processes in Azerbaijan"

"Opposition is not formed artificially".
13 March 2008 [11:10]

Armenians break ceasefire

Armenian armed forces locating in the occupied lands of Azerbaijan violated ceasefire on March 12 and 13 again.
13 March 2008 [10:22]

Azerbaijan Democratic Party to use new political technologies during presidential elections

The Democratic Party of Azerbaijan intends to use new political technologies at the forthcoming presidential elections.
12 March 2008 [19:00]

Rabiyat Aslanova: "US Department of State should develop an unbiased report on human rights in Azerbaijan"

Rejection of dynamic development in all spheres of life and policy, aimed at welfare of citizens is an unbiased position.
12 March 2008 [18:48]

President Ilham Aliyev receives delegation of Turkish Marmara Group

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received delegation of the Turkish Marmara Group Strategic and Social Research Foundation, headed by Akkan Suver, 12 March.
12 March 2008 [18:36]

Serzh Sarkissyan: "Ceasefire violation by Azerbaijan was not at random"

Azerbaijan's attack on Karabakh positions has been planned in advance.
12 March 2008 [18:05]

Serzh Sarkissyan: "After a couple of meetings I will understand whether President of Azerbaijan is ready to follow peaceful way of resolution"

Armenia will not make unilateral concessions on Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.
12 March 2008 [17:34]

US Ambassador submits State Department’s Human Rights report on Azerbaijan

US Ambassador to Azerbaijan Anne Derse submitted a report issued by the State Department on the Human Rights in Azerbaijan to the media and civil society representatives.
12 March 2008 [14:43]

PACE monitoring committee discussing results of co-rapporteurs' visit to Azerbaijan

Samed Seidov, chairman of Azerbaijan's delegation in the CoE Parliamentary Assembly takes part at a session of the monitoring committee of the said structure.
12 March 2008 [13:35]

Khazar Ibragim: "Azerbaijan will never lower itself to a banal deal by giving the destiny of the occupied lands to any other country"

"Owing to GUAM Azerbaijan is able to cooperate closely with its member-states".
12 March 2008 [12:43]

Zahid Oruj: "Kosovo's case showed that international peaceekeping forces promote independence of the conflict area instead of fulfilling their direct task"

Russia's criticism of Azerbaijan's decision to withdraw its peacekeepers from Kosovo was a surprise.
12 March 2008 [12:09]

Youth organizations of Azerbaijan's opposition parties plan to arrange meetings at universities

The youth organizations of Azerbaijan's opposition parties, represented in an informal coalition "Biz", have put off the protest, planned to be held this week.
12 March 2008 [11:53]

Azerbaijan's five opposition parties likely to nominate a single candidate

The next session of Azerbaijan's five opposition parties will be held in March.
12 March 2008 [11:36]

Armenian armed forces violate ceasefire in Fizuli and Tovuz

Armenian armed forces locating in the occupied lands of Azerbaijan violated ceasefire on March 11 and 12 again.
12 March 2008 [10:54]

Azerbaijan, Bahrain sign memorandum of understanding in military sphere

The visit of Azerbaijan's Minister of Defense Safar Abiyev to Bahrain is nearing completion.
11 March 2008 [18:45]

Baku police disperse reporters' protest against Ganimat Zahid's arrest

The Baku police prevented the attempt of a group of reporters to hold a rally in front of the CoE office against the arrest of Azadlyg newspaper editor-in-chief Ganimat Zahid Tuesday.
11 March 2008 [18:24]

Zbignev Bzhezinskiy: "The Karabakh problem is deteriorated by the fact that the territories beyond Nagorno Karabakh are controlled by Armenia"

The Nagorno Karabakh problem is deteriorated by the fact that the territories beyong Nagorno Karabakh are controlled by Armenia
11 March 2008 [18:15]

Khazar Ibragim: "In case Karabakh separatists participate at discussions in Russia's State Duma, Azerbaijan will demonstrate its resolute position"

The situation with discussions of unsettled conflicts on the CIS area in Russia's State Duma is in the center of attention of Azerbaijani embassy in this country.
11 March 2008 [18:08]

Azerbaijan's Council for Press asks to soften Ganimat Zahid's punishment

Azerbaijan's Council for Press has appealed to the Baku Appellate Court, voicing concern regarding the decision, passed by the Yasamal district court on the editor-in-chief of Azadlyg newspaper Ganimat Zahid.
11 March 2008 [17:09]

Azadlyg bloc discusses prospects of mass protests

A regular session of Azadlyg political bloc was held today.
11 March 2008 [17:02]

Azerbaijani President receives chief of Mir TV Channel Radik Batyrshin

Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev has today received Chief of Mir TV Channel Radik Batyrshin, the President’s Press Service told APA.
11 March 2008 [16:38]

Venice Commission to adopt interim opinions on Draft Amendments to Azerbaijan’s Law on Freedom of Assembly and Electoral Code

The 74th plenary session of the Venice Commission will be held on March 14-15.
11 March 2008 [16:16]

Khazar Ibragim: "Armenia's provocations may affect the negotiation process"

The events in Armenia may affect the negotiation process.
11 March 2008 [14:22]

Azerbaijan's Foreign Minister leaves for Senegal

Azerbaijan's Foreign Minister Elmar Mamedyarov has left for Senegal to participate in the summit of the Organization of Islamic Conference to be held in Dakar on March 12-13.
11 March 2008 [13:50]

Party of Civil Development asks Baku city administration to allocate site for party's head office construction

The Party of Civil Development has sent a letter to the Baku city administration with a request to allocate a site for construction of a head office of the party.
11 March 2008 [13:32]

Khazar Ibragim: "Announcements made by Norwegian and US embassies in Azerbaijan indicate application of double standards"

Harsh announcements of Norwegian and US embassies in Azerbaijan regarding the court decision on Ganimat Zahid's case are frustrating.