Politics

15 April 2008 [11:56]

GUAM Secretary General: "GUAM may contribute to resolution of conflicts in its territory"

GUAM may contribute to the resolution of conflicts on its territory.
15 April 2008 [11:34]

Ukrainian Ambassador to Azerbaijan: "Appearance of conflicts is connected with the lack of resources and existence of forces, supporting separatism"

"The declaration of Kosovo independence caused deterioration of the situation with the unsettled conflicts in the former USSR".
15 April 2008 [11:19]

International conference "Principal bases of conflicts resolution in GUAM states" starts in Baku

An international conference "Principal basis of conflicts resolution in GUAM states" started in Baku today.
15 April 2008 [11:01]

Ganira Pashayeva: "Voting for president of Armenia in the occupied Azerbaijani lands is a disrespect for international norms"

Presidential elections in Armenia, processes, occurring before and after the voting, created tenseness in the South Caucasus, along with causing anxiety of the Council of Europe and other international organizations.
15 April 2008 [10:47]

OSCE Minsk Group co-chairs to hold meeting in Vienna

The co-chairs of the OSCE Minsk Group on the resolution of Nagorno Karabakh conflict will hold a meeting in Vienna on April 16.
15 April 2008 [10:32]

Ilham Aliyev: "I think the military expenses of Azerbaijan should reach $2,000,000,000 this year"

It is necessary to strengthen the defense potential of the country.
15 April 2008 [10:10]

Armenians violate ceasefire in seven regions

Armenian armed forces locating in the occupied lands of Azerbaijan violated ceasefire on April 14 and 15.
15 April 2008 [09:58]

Musavat party calls on Azercell to think about its reputation

The Divan of Musavat party discussed a campaign conducted against Azadlyg newspaper correspondent Agil Halil and events connected with it.
15 April 2008 [09:43]

Azerbaijan's Democratic Party urges to listen to Venice Commission's judgment on Electoral Code

The Democratic Party of Azerbaijan held a regular session yesterday.
15 April 2008 [09:11]

Azerbaijan to spend more on social needs - President

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev presided over the meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers devoted to the first quarter 2008 results of the socio-economic development yesterday.
15 April 2008 [09:08]

Samad Seyidov: "The process carried out in Armenia had nothing in common with elections"

General discussions on presidential elections in Russia, Serbia and Armenia have been conducted at the spring session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE).
14 April 2008 [17:18]

Musavat party plans to hold rally

The divan of the Musavat party decided to hold a rally on May 4 during its session today.
14 April 2008 [14:44]

Khazar Ibrahim: "Azerbaijan's Foreign Ministry considers US position on the resolution of the UN General Assembly to be erroneous"

USA have done a lot for the resolution of the Karabakh conflict and we appreciate it.
14 April 2008 [13:41]

Levon Ter-Petrosyan: "Armenia accounts for nearly 150 political prisoners"

"Armenia accounts for nearly 150 political prisoners", said first president of Armenia Levon Ter-Petrosyan.
14 April 2008 [13:14]

International conference "Principal bases of the resolution of conflicts on the territory of the GUAM states"

An international conference "Principal bases of the resolution of conflicts on the territory of the GUAM states" will be held in Baku on April 15-16.
14 April 2008 [12:55]

Azerbaijani Foreign Minister to visit Bulgaria

Azerbaijan's Foreign Minister Elmar Mamedyarov will pay an official visit to Bulgaria on April 17-17 of this year.
14 April 2008 [12:45]

Khazar Ibrahim: "We want to believe that the new Foreign Minister of Armenia will take a constructive position on the resolution of the Karabakh conflict and this position will base on international law"

We want to believe that the new Foreign Minister of Armenia will take a constructive position on the resolution of the Karabakh conflict and this position will base on international law.
14 April 2008 [12:00]

Viktor Mereshkin: "Cossacks have been on Azerbaijan's side from the very beginning of Nagorno Karabakh conflict"

"We plan to open a memorial of friendship of Cossacks and Azerbaijanis in Azerbaijan, which is our home", said the head of Cossacks clannishness of Azerbaijan Viktor Mereshkin.
14 April 2008 [10:14]

Armenians violate ceasefire in five directions

Armenian armed forces locating in the occupied lands of Azerbaijan violated ceasefire on April 13 and 14.
14 April 2008 [10:10]

OSCE to hold monitoring of contact front line of Azerbaijani and Armenian armed forces

There is a plan to hold a monitoring on the contact front line of Azerbaijan and Armenian armed forces near Tapqaraqoyunlu village of Geranboy on April 15.
14 April 2008 [10:04]

Oqtay Sadikhzade: "The existing Azerbaijani opposition has almost no chances to win presidential elections this year"

The current opposition of Azerbaijan almost has no chances to win the presidential elections this year, said famous political scientist of Azerbaijan Oqtay Sadikhzade in his interview to Day.Az.
14 April 2008 [09:25]

Ganira Pashayeva: "PACE should not apply double standards towards Armenia and ignore violation of human rights in this country"

Day.Az interview with Ganira Pashayeva, member of the Azerbaijani delegation in the Council of Europe Parliamentary Assembly.
12 April 2008 [10:54]

Armenian deputy: "I do not remember a single case when Armenia disagreed with proposals made by the OSCE Minsk Group"

Armenian parliamentarians assess the activity of the OSCE Minsk Group positively and consider its current format to be the most optimal.
12 April 2008 [10:34]

Armenian armed forces violate ceasefire in four directions

Armenian armed forces locating in the occupied lands of Azerbaijan violated ceasefire on April 11 and 12.
12 April 2008 [10:08]

Zurab Todua: "USA will not help Azerbaijan to liberate Nagorno Karabakh"

"USA will not help Azerbaijan to liberate Nagorno Karabakh", said famous Russian political scientist Zurab Todua commenting on the influence of Azerbaijan's possible accession to NATO on the resolution of the Nagorno Karabakh problem.
11 April 2008 [16:59]

Samed Seidov: "No one says that Azerbaijan lacks problems"

We will stress double standards applied in the framework of PACE towards Azerbaijan.
11 April 2008 [15:01]

Liberal-Democratic party of Azerbaijani nominates its candidate for president

The Liberal-Democratic party of Azerbaijan decided to nominate party chairman Fuad Aliyev for the presidential elections.
11 April 2008 [14:29]

Muasir Musavat party preparing for rally with socioeconomic demands

The Muasir Musavat party, functioning in Azerbaijan, is preparing actively for a rally.
11 April 2008 [12:30]

President of Azerbaijan receives Turkey Vice Premier

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received deputy Prime Minister, State Minister of Turjey Jemil Chichek, Day.Az reports with reference to the press service for the President.
11 April 2008 [10:15]

Arif Hajili: "Proposals of Musavat party should be taken into account during discussions of the electoral code in Milli Medjlis"

Musavat party introduced alterations to the Electoral Code of Azerbaijan to the Parliament, said head of the party's central office Arif Hajili.
11 April 2008 [10:08]

Armenian armed forces violate ceasefire in six regions

Armenian armed forces locating in the occupied lands of Azerbaijan violated ceasefire on April 10 and 11 again.
11 April 2008 [09:07]

Turkish Deputy Prime Minister to visit Azerbaijan

A delegation led by Jemil Chichek, Turkish Deputy Prime Minister, will visit Azerbaijan on April 11, Turkish Embassy in Azerbaijan told APA.
10 April 2008 [17:53]

Head of Armenian National Assembly discontented with activity of OSCE Minsk Group's US co-chair

Speaker of Armenian parliament Tigran Torosyan is not satisfied with the activity of the US co-chairman of OSCE Minsk Group Matthew Bryza.
10 April 2008 [16:43]

Speaker of Armenian parliament Tigran Torosyan: "There have been omissions in Armenia's external policy on Karabakh"

There have been omissions in Armenia's external policy on Karabakh, said speaker of Armenian National Assembly Tigran Torosyan, presenting a draft announcement on the resolution of Karabakh conflict.
10 April 2008 [15:50]

Appeal of Azerbaijan's Former Economic Development Minister Farhad Aliyev filed in Supreme Court

Materials on the criminal case of former economic development minister of Azerbaijan Farhad Aliyev were submitted to the Supreme Court, as reported by a source from the Baku Appellate Court.
10 April 2008 [15:36]

Azerbaijan's Democratic Party starts preparations for presidential elections

The Democratic Party of Azerbaijan starts strengthening its regional organizations in April.
10 April 2008 [13:28]

Russian political scientist Vyacheslav Nikonov: "The Karabakh conflict is not easy to settle"

Vyacheslav Nikonov, famous Russian political scientist, President of the Fund "Politics" considers that the soonest resolution of the Karabakh conflict is impossible.
10 April 2008 [13:12]

Ali Hasanov: "Miklosh Haraszti displayed unprofessional approach"

"Unfortunately OSCE special representative on Freedom of Media Miklos Haraszti displayed an emotional and unprofessional approach", said Ali Hasanov, Head of Socio-Political Department of the President’s Office, APA reports.
10 April 2008 [12:54]

Ali Kerimli: "If the problem with my foreign passport is not settled before the session of the US Democratic Party, this will turn into an international scandal"

Ali Kerimli, chairman of the Azerbaijan Popular Front Party, was invited to the National session of the US Democratic Party.
10 April 2008 [12:13]

Igbal Aghazade: "The problem of all voters is that they know a candidate from the working powers well, yet they do not know a candidate from opposition, his party belonging or surname"

I do not support nomination of a single candidate, as I think that this is a vestige of socialism, said Umid party chairman, MP Igbal Aghazade, commenting on possible nomination of a single candidate by opposition.
10 April 2008 [11:35]

Musavat party chairman Isa Qambar invited to USA

The US Democratic Party invited the chairman of the Musavat opposition party, functioning in Azerbaijan, to the national session of the party.
10 April 2008 [10:21]

Armenians violate ceasefire in four regions

Armenian armed forces locating in the occupied lands of Azerbaijan violated ceasefire on April 9 again.
10 April 2008 [10:16]

Matthew Bryza: "I think Karabakh representatives will participate in the talks in the future"

Nagorno Karabakh may join the negotiation process at a certain stage, said Matthew Bryza, US co-chairman of the OSCE Minsk Group.
09 April 2008 [17:57]

Matthew Bryza: "There are powers in Azerbaijan and Armenia which are ready to come to understanding"

There are powers in Azerbaijan and Armenia which are ready to come to understanding, said US co-chairman of the OSCE Minsk Group on Karabakh conflict resolution, Matthew Bryza.
09 April 2008 [16:43]

Miklos Haraszti: "I call on the authorities of Azerbaijan to stop fabricating cases against journalists, criticizing them"

The journalists, who criticize authorities or write about corruption, are arrested on cases, which have nothing to do with journalism.
09 April 2008 [15:38]

Vasily Istratov: "I am unaware of Russia's reaction on the note, sent by Azerbaijan"

Russia has not reacted to Azerbaijan’s note, Vasili Istratov, Russian Ambassador to Azerbaijan told APA.
09 April 2008 [15:16]

Two activists detained in front of US Embassy to Azerbaijan during protest arranged by Muasit Musavat party

The Muasir Musavat party has held an action of protest in front of the US embassy to Azerbaijan today.
09 April 2008 [14:41]

Heiki Talvitie: "OSCE observes the negotiation process around Nagorno Karabakh"

OSCE keeps the negotiation process on Karabakh in the center of attention, said Heiki Talvitie, special representative of the OSCE chairman-in-office, during a meeting with Armenian Foreign Minister Vardan Oskanyan.
09 April 2008 [13:23]

Defender of political scientist Rovshan Novruzoghlu asks court to pass verdict of not guilty

The Court of Grave Crimes, presided by judge Alekper Guliyev, held a court hearing on the case of Rovshan Novruzoghlu, chief of the Center of Combat with International Terrorism and Corruption, said defender of the political scientist Osman Kazimov.
09 April 2008 [13:01]

Georgy Vanyan: "Absence of political processes and personification of policy turned the "inauguration-mourning" contraposition into the next x-period for Armenia"

It is incorrect to hold inauguration of President of Armenia on the fortieth day of mourning of the victims of tragic events in Yerevan, said Georgy Vanyan, famous Armenian human rights activist and chairman of the Caucasus Peacekeeping Initiatives Center.
09 April 2008 [12:18]

Safar Abiyev receives new ambassador of Kazakhstan and military attache of Germany in Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan's Defense Minister Safar Abiyev met with several representatives of diplomatic missions, functioning in Baku, said a press service for Azerbaijan's Ministry of Defense.
09 April 2008 [11:21]

Sergey Markedonov: "Moscow's proposal on the conjoint use of Qabala radar station is a PR action. We invite Americans and they reject. Look, we are good and they are bad"

US position on Qabala radar station is well known, said Sergey Markedonov, famous Russian political scientist, chief of department of problems of international relations under the Institute of Political and Military Analysis.
09 April 2008 [10:57]

Matthew Bryza to visit Azerbaijan

OSCE Minsk Group US co-chair Matthew Bryza will arrive in Azerbaijan on April 11, diplomatic sources told APA.
09 April 2008 [10:25]

Azerbaijan's representative to NATO: "NATO declaration supporting conflicts settlement on basis of territorial integrity and state sovereignty is of historical importance"

NATO recognized territorial integrity earlier during the Brussels summit in 1994 and at the Riga summit in 2006, said Azerbaijani representative to NATO Kamil Hasiyev, commenting on the declaration of the NATO summit.
09 April 2008 [10:15]

Armenians violate ceasefire in seven regions

Armenian armed forces locating in the occupied lands of Azerbaijan violated ceasefire on April 8 and 9 again.
09 April 2008 [10:00]

Azerbaijan's Single Popular Front Party assesses each lost day as a step isolating Azerbaijan from Karabakh

The Single Popular Front Party of Azerbaijan held a session today.
09 April 2008 [09:42]

President of Azerbaijan receives credentials of new Tajik ambassador

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received Tuesday the credentials of the newly-appointed Tajik Ambassador to the country Zokir Vazirov.
09 April 2008 [09:29]

Azerbaijani President receives credentials of EU Ambassador Alan Waddams

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received credentials of Alan Waddams, newly-appointed ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary of European Union to Azerbaijan, the President’s Press Service told APA.
08 April 2008 [16:48]

Victims of political repressions in Armenia to be commemorated in Europe, Russia and USA

Sarkissyan's inauguration will be marked not only by a parade in Yerevan.
08 April 2008 [15:59]

Kiro Manoyan: "Serzh Sarkisyan will be obliged to change Armenia's approaches to Karabakh conflict"

Armenia's new president Serzh Sarkissyan will be obliged to change Armenia's position on the resolution of Nagorno Karabakh conflict, said head of Ay Dat office Kiro Manoyan in Yerevan.
08 April 2008 [15:45]

One more party and newspaper to be pulled out from their office building

The Open Society Party (ACP) and “Baku-Zaman” newspaper will be pulled out from their residing building according to the court decision, Idris Guliyev, owner of the building and Rasul Guliyev’s brother-in-law told APA.
08 April 2008 [15:17]

NATO may assist Azerbaijan in protecting energy infrastructures and projects

If Azerbaijani Government and NATO reach an agreement, the alliance can assist Azerbaijan in protection of energy infrastructures and projects, Azerbaijani Permanent Representation to NATO told APA.