Politics

11 December 2006 [18:41]

President receives Head of Georgian Delegation to PACE Georgi Bokeria

President Ilham Aliyev received December 11 at the Presidential Palace Mr. Georgi Bokeria, the Head of the Georgia's national delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe.
11 December 2006 [18:38]

President received Chair of PACE Political Affairs Committee

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received on December 11 at the Presidential Palace Mr. Abdulkadir Atesh, Chairperson of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe's (PACE) Political Affairs Committee.
11 December 2006 [18:34]

President receives chair of PACE Monitoring Committee

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received on December 11 at the Presidential Palace Mr. Eduard Lintner, Chairperson of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe's (PACE) Monitoring Committee, and member of the Assembly's Political Affairs Committee.
11 December 2006 [18:29]

EU does not recognize results of Nagorno Karabakh referendum

Foreign Ministry of Finland chairing the European Union stated that they do not recognize the results of the referendum held in unrecognized so-called Nagorno Karabakh Republic.
11 December 2006 [18:27]

Karel de Gucht: "OSCE will not recognize the referendum held in Nagorno Karabakh"

"OSCE will not recognize the referendum on a draft constitution held in Nagorno-Karabakh," the OSCE Chairman-in-Office, Belgian Foreign Minister Karel De Gucht said.
11 December 2006 [18:24]

Co-chairs: "Referendum which is not internationally recognized will have no negative effect on negotiations"

The Co-Chairs of the OSCE Minsk Group, Ambassadors Bernard Fassier of France, Yury Merzlyakov of Russia, and Matthew Bryza of the United States, have issued a statement on the referendum held in Nagorno Karabakh on December 10.
11 December 2006 [18:18]

Representatives of International Committee of Red Cross visit Azerbaijani Soldier

December 9 the representatives of International Committee of Red Cross met with Azerbaijani soldier Vusal Garachayev who was captivated by Armenians, ICRC Baku Office told.
11 December 2006 [16:48]

EU rejects referendum vote on draft constitution in Nagorno Karabakh

The European Union said Monday it would not recognize the outcome of a referendum backing independence in the breakaway Azerbaijani region of Nagorno Karabakh.
11 December 2006 [16:25]

ANS broadcasting will be restored tomorrow

Today, National Television and Radio Council convened urgent meeting and decided to restore boradcasting ANS TV and ANS CM.
11 December 2006 [15:05]

Azerbaijani and Armenian FMs expected to meet in January

"I could not meet with Armenian Foreign Minister Vardan Oskanian in the 14th meeting of Foreign Ministers' Council of OSCE countries held in Brussels because of lack of time," Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Elmar Mammadyarov said.
11 December 2006 [14:58]

Elmar Mammadyarov: "No international organization will recognize results of Nagorno Karabakh referendum"

"The referendum held in Nagorno Karabakh can not be considered legitimate," Elmar Mammadyarov Azerbaijani Foreign Minister told journalists.
11 December 2006 [14:03]

Novruz Mammadov: "Foreign observers did not participate in Nagorno Karabakh referendum"

"Foreign observers did not participate in the constitution referendum held in Nagorno Karabakh."
11 December 2006 [13:59]

PACE Political committee meeting held in Baku

Today the meeting of PACE Political Committee has begun in Baku.
11 December 2006 [12:52]

Lord Russel Jonston: "Legitimacy of referendum in Nagorno Karabakh not to be confirmed"

"The referendum in Nagorno Karabakh should be held by means of considering the interests of both sides."
11 December 2006 [12:50]

Andreas Gross: "Referendum in Nagorno Karabakh can not be considered legitimate"

All conflict sides should have participated in the referendum held in Nagorno Karabakh.
11 December 2006 [12:08]

Terry Davis: "International community not to recognize referendum results in Nagorno Karabagh"

"Referendum in Nagorno Karabagh is illegal and international community will not recognize its results," Council of Europe Secretary General Terry Davis announced.
10 December 2006 [09:21]

Nazim Ibrahimov visits Russia

Chairman of the State Committee on Work with Azerbaijanis Living Abroad Nazim Ibrahimov is visiting the Russian Federation.
10 December 2006 [09:19]

Azeri MPs to participate at PACE committee meetings

As is reported, from December 11 to 13, the meetings of the Monitoring, Migration, Refugees and IDPs, Equal Opportunities for Women and Men committees of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe will pass in Paris.
10 December 2006 [09:17]

Asadov meets Moldavian Ambassador

Milli Majlis speaker Ogtay Asadov met December 9 with Moldova's Ambassador to Azerbaijan Ion Robu.
10 December 2006 [09:16]

Baku to host next meeting of PACE's Political Affairs Committee

The meeting of the PACE's Political Affairs Committee will take place December 11 in Baku.
10 December 2006 [09:14]

COE not recognize referendum in Karabakh

"This Sunday's vote, which is scheduled to be held in Nagorno-Karabakh, cannot have any legal validity.
10 December 2006 [09:09]

Azerbaijani Defense Ministry confirms Vugar Garachayev's captivity by Armenian Armed Forces

The fact of Azerbaijani soldier's captivity by Armenian Armed Forces was confirmed.
10 December 2006 [09:06]

Separatist Karabakh regime to hold referendum

Separatist Nagorno Karabakh regime will hold referendum in the occupied Azerbaijani territories.
10 December 2006 [09:05]

First Lady ends visit to US

In the frame of her visit to the United States, First Lady of Azerbaijan Mehriban Aliyeva has met Karen Hughes, the Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy.
10 December 2006 [08:55]

Gudret Hesenguluyev: "Bahar Muradova obliterated government's internal policy"

"The statements of Milli Majlis officials make me surprised lately. Ziyafet Asgerov obliterated government's economical policy by making complaints of living standards though his salary is near $2000. And Bahar Muradova obliterated government’s internal policy by noting that there is no political opposition in Parliament," said Joint Azerbaijan Popular Front Party leader, parliamentarian Gudret Hesenguluyev.
10 December 2006 [08:52]

President Aliyev receives Christian Estrosi

Azerbaijani president Ilham Aliyev received French Minister-Delegate for Regional Development Christian Estrosi.
09 December 2006 [17:40]

One more echelon delivered to Russian servicemen at Yalama station

One more echelon loaded with weapons, military supplies and equipment withdrawn from Russian military base in Georgia, was delivered to Russian servicemen at Yalama station at 11.00, Azerbaijan State Railway told.
09 December 2006 [13:18]

Delegation headed by U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense visits Azerbaijan

Delegation headed by U.S Deputy Assistant Secretary Jim MacDougall visits Azerbaijan, U.S Embassy press service told.
09 December 2006 [01:12]

Russian Interior Minister to visit Azerbaijan

Minister of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation, Army General Rashid Nurgaliyev, at invitation of his Azeri counterpart colonel-general Ramil Usubov will pay an official visit to Baku on December 13.
09 December 2006 [00:55]

Vurgun Eyyub: "Isa Gambar wants authoritarian management style"

"I have stated that democratic principles are not observed in the management of the Party. But seeing the reactions of the Party leader and other members of Divan I did not think of including this issue in the agenda," said Musavat Party member Vurgun Eyyub.
09 December 2006 [00:51]

Teleradio Council passes decision about Liberty and VOA

National Television and Radio Council made a decision about the 24-hour broadcasting of Liberty and VOA radios in FM 101.7.
08 December 2006 [21:35]

Azerbaijani soldier taken prisoner

Azerbaijani soldier Vusal Garachayev, 18, was taken prisoner by Armenian Armed Forces in the contact line in Aghdam.
08 December 2006 [21:20]

Azerbaijan among countries with areas at extreme security high political risk

Half the countries in the world do not provide a stable environment for companies to operate in.
08 December 2006 [16:30]

Discussions of amendments to Labour Code paralyzes sitting of Milli Majlis

Today, offered amendment to the labour code caused the discontent of some parliamentarians in the sitting of Milli Majlis.
08 December 2006 [15:50]

Asadov meets German Ambassador

Milli Majlis speaker Ogtay Asadov met December 7 with Peer Christopher Stanchina, Germany's ambassador to Azerbaijan.
08 December 2006 [15:49]

Vasili Istratov: "Azerbaijanis not to face any problems if they follow Russian law"

"Russian proposal to Azerbaijan on expensive gas supplies is discussed at the level economical structures of both countries. The authorities are aware of the discussions, as well. But there is no need to politicize it," Russian Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Azerbaijan Vasili Istratov told reporters.
08 December 2006 [13:55]

Jemal Inaishsvili: "Georgia may leave CIS in 2007"

The positions of parliament majority and opposition on the importance of Georgia’s leaving CIS coincide, said Jemal Inaishsvili, Georgian Parliament's Vice-Speaker, chairman of Georgian Chamber of Commerce.
08 December 2006 [13:39]

Romanian FM: "Inevitability of borders and territorial integrity mean holy principles for us"

"Inevitability of borders immunity and territorial integrity mean holy principles for Romania," stated Romanian Foreign Minister Mihai Razvan Ungureanu.
08 December 2006 [13:37]

Mahmudali Chohraganli: "Rafig Tagi helped Persian regime with his article"

"Today there is a group of officials and famous men in North Azerbaijan who cooperate with Iran special service bodies. They want to put Azerbaijan under the blow. Rafig Tagi who wrote an article that insulted Prophet Muhammad helped Persian regime," said the chief of South Azerbaijan National Awakening Movement Mahmudali Chohraganli.
08 December 2006 [13:35]

Novruz Mammadov: "Resolving frozen conflicts under the UN umbrella serves our interests"

Resolving frozen conflicts under the UN umbrella serves our interests, Novruz Mammadov, the head of President Office International Relations Department told journalists.
08 December 2006 [13:31]

Romania intends to begin Bucharest process

Romania will show its sensibility to frozen conflict after it enters to EU, said Romania Foreign Minister Mihai-Razvan Ungureanu.
08 December 2006 [13:29]

Tatiana Mishelova: "Azeri side should present draft laws about Freedom of assembly and election legislation"

The representative of Venice Commission for external affairs Tatiana Mishelova gave exclusive statement to APA Europe bureau about the results of the discussions on draft laws on Freedom Assembly and election legislation held between the experts of Venice Commission and Azerbaijani delegation on December 6-7 and she said that the meeting was constructive.
08 December 2006 [13:26]

Japanese Emperor's birthday marked in Baku

Embassy of Japan to Azerbaijan hosted a reception to mark emperor Akihito's birthday at the Excelsior hotel.
08 December 2006 [13:24]

Most of Armenians do not believe Azerbaijani and Armenian president fruitful meeting

Armenian A1+ media organization conducted a survey among Armenian.
08 December 2006 [13:23]

National NGO Forum made a statement concerning constitutional referendum in Nagorno Karabakh

National NGO Forum made a statement as a protest against constitutional referendum to be held on Dec 10 in Nagorno Karabakh.
08 December 2006 [13:22]

Azerbaijani consul general to St. Petersburg visits Murmansk

Azerbaijani consul general to St. Petersburg Gudsi Osmanov visited Murmansk.
08 December 2006 [13:21]

Azerbaijan to open embassy in Tajikistan

Azerbaijani embassy will be opened in Tajikistan soon.
08 December 2006 [11:53]

Russia companies to construct hydroelectric power stations in occupied Azerbaijani territories

Russia is interested in the development of energy sector in occupied Azerbaijani territories.
08 December 2006 [11:46]

Afshar Suleymani: "Iran can assist Azerbaijan in defense industry"

Iranian Defense and Azerbaijani Defense Industry Ministers are expected to meet next year.
08 December 2006 [11:41]

Oskanian, NATO's chief discuss Karabakh

Armenian Foreign Minister Vartan Oskanian met with NATO Secretary General Yaap de Hoop Scheffer.
08 December 2006 [11:38]

Working group of CIS FMs to hold meeting

The working group of CIS Foreign Ministries will hold a meeting in Minsk on Friday.
08 December 2006 [11:32]

First Lady meets Laura Bush, U.S. officials

First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva met on December 7 at the White House with US First Lady Laura Bush.
08 December 2006 [11:22]

Georgia opposition demands government to leave CIS

Georgia opposition has renewed discussions about Georgia's existence in the Commonwealth of the Independent States (CIS) following the Minsk summit again.
08 December 2006 [10:37]

Date of PACE winter session set

The date of Parliamentary Assembly of Council of Europe winter session has been scheduled for 22-26 January 2007.
08 December 2006 [01:47]

Armenia blasts GUAM criticisim of Karabakh vote

Armenia condemned on Thursday Georgia, Ukraine and Moldova for joining Azerbaijan in strongly criticizing Sunday's referendum in Nagorno Karabakh on a constitution that declares the disputed territory an independent state.
08 December 2006 [01:42]

U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense Jim MacDougall: "Section 907 restricts US-Azerbaijan cooperation"

Defense Minister Safar Abiyev received the delegation headed by U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense Jim MacDougall.
08 December 2006 [01:41]

Russian military equipment withdrawn from Georgia placed in Armenia-Azerbaijan border line

Russian military equipment, as well as armored carrier, Bradley Fighting Vehicle and vehicles were placed in the military bases in Armenia-Azerbaijan border line, Ijevan, Tavush and Vardenis.
08 December 2006 [01:39]

Mensur Akgun: "Armenia is better than Turkey for EU"

"Though Turkey has offered to open a port and an airport, it was possible for Greeks to accept this offer. Because, according to their view point, their recognition by Turkey side is more important than opening the port and airports," said Mensur Akgun, the executive director of Turkey economic and Social Studies Foundation, one of the main specialists of Turkey in EU.
08 December 2006 [01:37]

Azeri, Russian Presidents to exchange visits

Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev is expected to visit Russia twice next year.
08 December 2006 [01:31]

MP to visit Amman

MP Bakhtiyar Aliyev, will head to the Jordanian capital, Amman, to participate in the high-level meeting of the countries which ratified the United Nations Convention against Corruption.
08 December 2006 [01:30]

National Security Minister meets UN Resident Coordinator

Minister of National Security, Eldar Mahmudov, met with the United Nations Resident Coordinator and UNDP (United Nations Development Program) Resident Representative, Marco Borsotti, as the latter recently completed his mission in Azerbaijan, press service of the Ministry said.
08 December 2006 [01:28]

Taxes Minister meets Belarussian Ambassador

Minister of Taxes Fazil Mammadov met December 6 with Ambassador of Belarus to Azerbaijan Nikolay Pastkevich.
07 December 2006 [16:40]

President Aliyev visits northern regions

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev visited northern regions of Azerbaijan
07 December 2006 [16:30]

Turkey reportedly offers to open port to Cyprus

Turkey has offered to open a port and an airport to EU member Cyprus in return for trade to the breakaway Turkish Cypriot state in a bid to avert a partial freeze of EU entry talks, reports said Thursday.
07 December 2006 [16:13]

The growing importance of Euro-Azeri relations

As its ties with the EU grow stronger, Azerbaijan must take care not to weaken already established ties with its regional neighbor Russia.
07 December 2006 [16:08]

US House of Reps blocks Eximbank aid for Turkey-Georgia-Azerbaijan railway

The US House of Representatives on Wednesday evening backed a resolution that would bloc the US Eximbank from providing a credit loan for the construction of a railway linking Turkey, Georgia and Azerbaijan.
07 December 2006 [16:04]

Oskanian offers to send fact-finding mission to Nakhchivan

"We are satisfied with the special program of the Council of Europe for holding fair elections in Armenia," Armenian Foreign Minister Vartan Oskanian said while meeting with the CE Secretary General Terry Davis.
07 December 2006 [15:37]

Negotiations held on Caspian status

Definite improvements made in the talks held for defining the status of the Caspian Sea held in Tehran, the chief of the delegation who participated in the meeting of five experts group of Caspian countries, Deputy Foreign Minister Khalaf Khalafov told.
07 December 2006 [14:03]

Ishik Koshaner: "Turkey wil have no relations with Armenia unless the latter releases Azerbaijani territories"

Defense Minister Safar Abiyev received the delegation headed by Turkey Gendarme Forces Commander-in-chief, Army general Ishik Koshaner yesterday, Defense Ministry Press Service told.
07 December 2006 [13:47]

Ali Ahmedov met with Great Britain deputy Ambassador to Azerbaijan

New Azerbaijani Party deputy and executive secretary Ali Ahmedov met with Great Britain deputy Ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary to Azerbaijan Colin Wels, NAP information service told.
07 December 2006 [10:24]

15 more Georgians returned to motherland

15 more georgians having been detained in Derbend checkpoint for two weeks returned to their motherland through Azerbaijan.
07 December 2006 [10:05]

ANAMA clears Azerbaijani territories from mines and ordinances

1,356,484sq.m areas of Azerbaijani territory were cleared from mines and unexploded ordinances (UXO) and 10,740 UXO have been rendered harmless in November, National Agency for clearing territories from mines told.
07 December 2006 [09:48]

Interior Troops Commander-in-chief Zakir Hasanov receives Turkey Gendarme Forces Commander-in-chief Ishik Koshaner

Interior Troops Commander-in-chief, major-general Zakir Hasanov has today received Turkey Gendarme Forces Commander-in-chief, army general Ishik Koshaner.
06 December 2006 [21:43]

Azerbaijani reserve officer goes on trial for allegedly spying for Russia

An Azerbaijani Defense Ministry reserve officer went on trial Wednesday, charged with high treason for allegedly passing military secrets to Russia, a Baku military court official said.
06 December 2006 [20:43]

President Aliyev congratulates Hugo Chavez

President Ilham Aliyev sent a message of congratulations to the President of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela Hugo Rafael Chavez Frias on thr occasion of his re-election to the post of country's President.