Politics

04 December 2006 [17:43]

Arif Yunusov: "Hope for Russian pressure on Armenia for Karabakh return - illusion"

The Russian leadership understands that not only the future of the whole region but also the future role and place of Russia in the region is being determined now, said Arif Yunusov, the Director of the Department of Conflictology at the Institute of Peace and Democracy.
04 December 2006 [16:54]

AGO Group to discuss Azerbaijani issues

Azerbaijan's CE commitment will be discussed in the meeting of CE Ministers' committee AGO Group to be held on December 8.
04 December 2006 [16:48]

Azeri delegation visits Kuwait

Azerbaijani delegation led by Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the State Committee for refugees and IDPs, Ali Hasanov, is on visit to Kuwait at the invitation of Abdullah Al-Maatuk, the country's Minister of Islamic Affairs.
04 December 2006 [16:36]

Discussion of 'frozen conflicts' at UN postponed for next year

The issue of 'frozen conflicts' in the GUAM space will not be discussed at the session of the UN General Assembly on Monday.
04 December 2006 [16:24]

Defense Industry Minister pays tribute to late Imam Khomeini

Visiting Iran Azeri Minister of Defense Industry Yavar Jamalov paid tribute to the late Imam Khomeini, by laying a wreath on his grave in southern Tehran on Monday.
04 December 2006 [16:11]

Karel de Gucht: "Unwise to expect a solution of 'frozen conflicts' in Brussels"

Foreign ministers from the 56 OSCE participating States began their annual Ministerial Council today, and the focus was on tackling protracted "frozen" conflicts and further improving OSCE efficiency.
04 December 2006 [14:34]

GUAM Press Councils Coordination Centre to be established

Preparation is being carried out for the establishment of GUAM (Georgia, Ukraine, Azerbaijan and Moldova) Press Councils Coordination Centre, Azerbaijani Press Council chief Aflatun Amashov told.
04 December 2006 [14:31]

Elmar Mammadyarov participates in the 14th meeting of OSCE FM's Council

Today, Brussels hosts the 14th annual meeting of OSCE Foreign Ministers' Council.
04 December 2006 [13:33]

Azerbaijan will not recognize results of Karabakh referendum

Azerbaijan will not recognize the results of the referendum on the Karabakh constitution set to be held in the unrecognized republic of Nagorno Karabakh on December 10, a statement by the Azeri Foreign Ministry says.
04 December 2006 [12:17]

Armenians violate ceasefire again

04 December 2006 [10:58]

Oskanian hopes for no UN resolution on Nagorno Karabakh

Armenian Foreign Minister Vartan Oskanian said that Armenia doesn't see the "genocide issue" as a precondition to normalize relations with Turkey, but called on his Turkish colleagues to remove all their preconditions too.
03 December 2006 [23:15]

Pope calls trip to Turkey 'unforgettable'

Pope Benedict XVI said Sunday that his recent trip to Turkey was an "unforgettable" experience that will hopefully lead to useful dialogue with Muslims. However, some Islamic leaders said the pope had not sufficiently made amends for his September remarks on Islam and violence.
03 December 2006 [22:37]

Reporters Without Borders concern about a fatwa issued by an Iranian ayatollah

Reporters Without Borders voiced deep concern on Sunday about a fatwa (religious decree) issued by an Iranian ayatollah calling for two journalists in neighbouring Azerbaijan to be killed for an allegedly blasphemous article.
03 December 2006 [22:33]

Iran, Azerbaijan review expansion of defense cooperation

Azeri Minister of Defense Industry Yavar Jamalov conferred in Tehran on Sunday with Iran's Defense Minister Mostafa Mohammad-Najjar on expansion of defense cooperation between the two countries.
03 December 2006 [13:35]

President Aliyev's statement does not clarify ANS situation

A statement by President Ilham Aliyev about the possibility of resuming ANS' activities did not clarify the situation.
03 December 2006 [12:55]

Azerbaijan rejects US criticism

The foreign minister of Azerbaijan has rejected US concerns for democracy in his country after its main independent TV and radio stations were shut down.
03 December 2006 [12:39]

Meeting to be held between Azerbaijan-Armenian delegations during PACE winter session

The members of Azerbaijani delegation in PACE will meet with the members of Armenian delegation in the frame of winter session of PACE.
03 December 2006 [12:36]

Armenians assembles armed technics in Bash Gervend

It is observed that Armenian Armed Forces is assembling armed technics and military contingent in Bash Gervend village of occupied Aghdam region.
03 December 2006 [12:20]

Armenia and Azerbaijan discussing terms of Nagorno Karabakh referendum

Armenia and Azerbaijan are discussing terms of holding a referendum on the status of the disputed Nagorno Karabakh region, Armenia's foreign minister said Friday.
03 December 2006 [12:11]

Tender on frequency of ANS TV and ANS ChM radio announced

Azerbaijan National Television and Radio Council announced on Saturday tender on the frequency of ANS TV and ANS ChM, APA reports. The announcement includes information about some other frequencies of television and radios of city and regions.
03 December 2006 [12:01]

Pakistan, Azerbaijan reject linking of terrorism with Islam

Terming Islam a religion of peace and tolerance, Pakistan and Azerbaijan on Friday rejected linking terrorism and extremism with Muslims.
02 December 2006 [14:25]

OSCE, CE and EU focus on ANS problem

"OSCE, Council of Europe and European Union are dissatisfied with the closure of ANS TV and ANS CM broadcasting. These organizations focus on the issue," OSCE Baku Office chief Maurisio Pavesi told.
02 December 2006 [14:08]

Post Soviet frozen conflicts to be discussed in UN, December 7

The draft resolution on the Post Soviet frozen conflicts prepared by GUAM will be discussed in the UN, December 7, Armenian Foreign Minister Vardan Oskanyan told journalists, quoting to Panarmenian agency.
02 December 2006 [13:59]

OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media to visit to Azerbaijan

Miklos Haraszti, the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media will visit Azerbaijan in the beginning of next year, Maurizio Pavesi the chief of OSCE Baku Office said.
02 December 2006 [13:48]

OSCE leadership, Political and Monitoring Committee representatives to visit Azerbaijan

70 parliamentarians of 46 countries will participate in OSCE Political Committee meeting in Baku Dec 11.
02 December 2006 [13:45]

Sergey Markedonov: "Nagorno Karabakh will not be settled in 20-30 years"

"No improvement was achieved on the settlement of Nagorno Karabakh conflict in Azerbaijan and Armenian Presidents' meeting in Minsk," Russian political scientist Sergey Markedonov said.
02 December 2006 [13:41]

Serj Sarkisyan: "Nagorno Karabakh in Azerbaijani territory impossible"

"Armenian-Azerbaijani problem will always exist, even if Nagorno-Karabakh conflict is settled," Defense Minister Serj Sarkisyan said while addressing parliament.
02 December 2006 [13:25]

Elmar Mammadyarov: "Constitution referendum in Nagorno Karabakh is aimed at damaging peace process"

Foreign Minister Elmar Mammadyarov received Lord Russell Johnston, the Chairperson of the sub-committee on Nagorno-Karabakh of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, FM press service told.
02 December 2006 [12:54]

President presides meeting dedicated to winter preparation for winter session

Today in the Presidential palace Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev presided meeting dedicated to preparations for winter season.
01 December 2006 [18:19]

President Aliyev congratulates UAE's President

President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan congratulated the president of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahayan on the national holiday of his country - day of establishment of the UAE state.
01 December 2006 [18:18]

Sadarak head dismissed

01 December 2006 [18:16]

ANS refuses to participate in tender

ANS TV and ANS ChM radio refused to participate in the tender announced by National Television and Radio Broadcasting.
01 December 2006 [18:13]

Ambassador Mehdiyev presents his credentials to UN Secretary General

The newly appointed permanent representative of the Azerbaijan Republic to the United Nations, ambassador Agshin Mehdiyev on November 30 has presented his credentials to the Secretary General of this Organization Kofi Annan.
01 December 2006 [17:05]

President Aliyev receives Governor of Turkey's Igdyr province

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received Igdyr Saim Saffet Karahisarly, the Governor of Turkey's Igdyr province.
01 December 2006 [16:57]

Mammadyarov meets British Baroness

Azerbaijan's Foreign Minister Elmar Mammadyarov met with Member of the House of Lords of the UK Parliament, Baroness O'Cathain, press service of the Ministry said.
01 December 2006 [16:46]

Ukraine parliament votes to fire 2 president-appointed ministers

Ukraine's parliament voted Friday to dismiss the country's foreign and interior ministers, both key supporters of the Western-leaning president.
01 December 2006 [16:37]

Press conference in Parliament

Press conference was held on the annual activity of Milli Majlis.
01 December 2006 [16:34]

Vartan Oskanian: "Int'l community may not recognize referendum outcomes in "NKR", but it cannot neglect the will of the people"

The people of self-proclaimed "NKR" will choose their way themselves and this does not conflict with two principles of international law -the principle of territorial integrity and the right of nations to self-determination, Armenian Foreign Minister Vartan Oskanian told a news conference in Yerevan.
01 December 2006 [16:31]

Armenia's joining GUAM not even discussed

When commenting on the hearsay of Armenia's possible joining the GUAM Armenian Foreign Minister Vartan Oskanian said that Yerevan has no intention to join the organization.
01 December 2006 [16:29]

Vartan Oskanian: "Karabakh talks going on"

The meeting of the Armenian and Azeri Presidents in Minsk was positive and proceeded in a good atmosphere, RA Foreign Minister Vartan Oskanian told a news conference in Yerevan.
01 December 2006 [15:59]

MPs appeal to President on restoring ANS's broadcasting

On Friday, 21 Parliamentarians appealed to President Ilham Aliyev for restoring ANS TV and ANS ChM's broadcasting.
01 December 2006 [15:21]

Turan Morali to continue his mission in Ireland

Turkey Ambassador to Azerbaijan Turan Morali will continue his diplomatic mission in the Republic of Ireland.
01 December 2006 [15:19]

President Aliyev receives Maurizio Pavesi

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received the head of the OSCE Office in Baku Maurizio Pavesi on occasion of expiry of his tenure.
01 December 2006 [15:16]

Mammadyarov meets Maurizio Pavesi

Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Elmar Mammadyarov met with Maurizio Pavesi as the latter recently completed his tenure as Head of the OSCE Office in Baku, press service of the Ministry said.
01 December 2006 [14:24]

Sadval members defend ex-prosecutor general

Sadval, laying claims to Azerbaijani and Russian territories, is dissatisfied with national policy of Dagestan's president Mukhu Aliyev.
01 December 2006 [14:21]

Vahit Erdem: "Special attention will be paid to Georgia and Azerbaijan at NATO summits"

"Decisions were taken in NATO Prague and Istanbul summits to strengthen the struggle against new dangers.
01 December 2006 [13:03]

Russia pulls out equipment via Azerbaijan

Russian news agencies have reported that a train carrying equipment from the Tbilisi-based Russian garrison has left Vaziani; it will take the way via Azerbaijan.
01 December 2006 [12:59]

Mammadyarov meets Lord Russell Johnston

Azerbaijan's Foreign Minister Elmar Mammadyarov met with Lord Russell Johnston, the Chairperson of the sub-committee on Nagorno Karabakh of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe.
01 December 2006 [12:09]

GUAM FMs to hold talks on 'frozen conflicts'

The meeting of GUAM Foreign Ministers will hold talks in the frame of the meeting of OSCE Foreign Ministers' Council to be held on December 4 in Brussels, Azerbaijan Foreign Minister Elmar Mammadyarov told the journalists.
01 December 2006 [12:07]

Mammadyarov: "Only one issue concerning Nagorno Karabakh left"

"There is only one uncoordinated principle concerning Nagorno Karabakh. The majority of 8-9 principles have already been agreed," Foreign Minister Elmar Mammadyarov told journalists.
01 December 2006 [12:05]

Azeri, Armenian Foreign Ministers to meet Dec. 4

The next meeting of Azerbaijan and Armenian Foreign Ministers will be held on December 4 in Brussels, Foreign Minister Elmar Mammadyarov told the journalists.
01 December 2006 [10:55]

Iran leader threatens Azerbaijan

According to a report by Iran's state-run daily Jomhouri Islami, on November 27, Ali Khamenei, Iran's supreme leader has threatened Baku, reminding this neighboring country, situated to the north of times that it used to be a part of Iran.
01 December 2006 [10:44]

Nizami Bahmanov: "If Azerbaijani and Armenian presidents meet, there are improvements in the talks"

"If Azerbaijani and Armenian presidents meet, there are improvements in the talks," Nizami Bahmanov, the head of the Azerbaijani community in Nagorno Karabakh, stated.
01 December 2006 [10:40]

Elchibey's family appeals to government

Ex-president Abulfaz Elchibey's family appealed to the Cabinet of Ministers and governmental bodies for reconstruction of Elchibey’s grave.
01 December 2006 [10:39]

CEC composition may be reconsidered

"If Parliament makes decision on formulating the new composition of Central Election Commission, we will consider this issue. But I do not think that it is urgent problem," said the chief of Central Election Commission Mazahir Panahov.
01 December 2006 [10:28]

YAP delegation visits Russia

The delegation headed by Deputy Chief of YAP Ali Ahmadov went to Yekaterinburg to participate in Congress VII of Yedinaya Rossiya (United Russia) Party.
01 December 2006 [10:22]

Argentina recognizes so-called "Armenian genocide"

Argentine's parliament recognized the so-called "Armenian genocide."
01 December 2006 [10:18]

Protocol signed about twin cities - Shamakhi and Igdir

A protocol was signed about Shamakhi and Igdir that they became twin cities.
01 December 2006 [10:17]

CIS next summit to be held in Dushanbe

The next summit of CIS heads of states will be held in Dushanbe.
01 December 2006 [10:16]

Azadliq bloc dissatisfied with position of int'l organizations and diplomatic offices

The next meeting of Council of Chairmen of Azadliq bloc was held on Thursday.
01 December 2006 [10:14]

Press Council chairman meets with U.S. ambassador

Azerbaijan Press Council chairman Aflatun Amashov met with the U.S. ambassador Anne Derse.
01 December 2006 [10:13]

Ex-ministers need treatment

Chief of the Committee Fighting against Torture, Elchin Behbudov met with ex-ministers Farhad Aliyev and Ali Insanov in the National Security Ministry ward.
01 December 2006 [00:52]

Joint statement by OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairs

The Russian and the French Co-Chairs of the OSCE Minsk Group for the Nagorno Karabakh conflict settlement, Ambassadors Yuri Merzlyakov and B Bernard Fassier, acting also on behalf of the U.S. Co-Chair Matthew Bryza, visited Yerevan and Baku on 20 and 21 November.
01 December 2006 [00:37]

President Aliyev receives Georgian PM

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received November 30 Prime Minister of Georgia Zurab Nogaideli.
01 December 2006 [00:31]

Armen Rustamyan contemplates over the Karabakh issue

"We have already seen Robert Kocharyan after his return from Minsk. He wasn't a bit upset. That is all rumour, unverified information. He was very active and full of enthusiasm," said Armen Rustamyan, member of Dashnaktsutyun Party and chairman of the RA NA Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs.
01 December 2006 [00:26]

Azerbaijani-Russian relations enter turbulent phase

Azerbaijani-Russian relations, increasingly warm in the past five years, are about to enter a difficult phase that could turn both countries into regional rivals.
01 December 2006 [00:19]

Foreign broadcasters to be cut off

"Without legal basis and intergovernmental contracts, foreign broadcasters will be cut off in Azerbaijan," said National Television and Radio Council chairman channels Nushiravan Maharramli.
01 December 2006 [00:14]

President Aliyev meets German Ambassador

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received November 30 Peer Stanchina, Ambassador of Germany to Azerbaijan.
01 December 2006 [00:10]

Ali Hasanov: "Dialogue between NTRC and ANS has already started"

"We normally accept the position of both the US embassy in Azerbaijan and State Department Spokesman and regard it as the attention of the US to the processes going on in Azerbaijan.
01 December 2006 [00:07]

NATO backs territorial integrity of Georgia, Azerbaijan and Moldova

"In the communique adopted in the NATO summit the nations support the territorial integrity of Azerbaijan, Georgia, and the Republic of Moldova.
01 December 2006 [00:03]

NTRC makes decision on ANS's participation in tender

National Television and Radio Council held a meeting about the terms of tender announced for the frequency of ANS TV and ANS ChM, and decision was made on ANS's participation in the tender.
30 November 2006 [16:06]

British parliamentarian visits Azerbaijan

Vice-speaker Valeh Aleskerov has today met with the member of House of Lords in the British Parliament, Baroness Detta O'Cathain.
30 November 2006 [14:55]

Armenian party positively assesses Kocharian-Aliyev talks in Minsk

Armenian and Azeri Presidents Robert Kocharian and Ilham Aliyev positively evaluate the talks in Minsk, Armenian FM Vartan Oskanian told journalists Wednesday.
30 November 2006 [14:52]

Turkey furious as EU suspends portion of talks on membership

Turkey reacted furiously yesterday to the proposed suspension of a large section of its talks on joining the EU as a punishment for its refusal to open trade with Cyprus.