Politics

10 November 2006 [20:17]

Azeri envoy meets Canadian MPs

Azerbaijan's Ambassador to Canada Fakhraddin Qurbanov met with members of the Canadian Parliament Patrick Brown and Borys Wrzesnewskyj, press service of the Embassy said.
10 November 2006 [20:12]

President Aliyev congratulates Angolan counterpart

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev sent a message of congratulations to President of Angola Jose Eduardo dos Santos and the people of his country on the occasion of the national holiday, the Independence Day.
10 November 2006 [20:06]

Vladimir Jirinovski: "Ojalan wouldn’t have allowed BTC"

"Though Ojalan took asylum in Moscow then, the US made us deport PKK leader from the country. If Ojalan hadn't been arrested, Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan wouldn't have been constructed," said Vladimir Jirinovski, the leader of Russian Liberal-Democrat Party.
10 November 2006 [19:59]

Georgian Defense Minister dismissed

There will be fundamental personnel changes in the Georgian Government.
10 November 2006 [17:22]

Andres Herkel: "No agreement on free press with official Baku"

"Hunger strike is an abnormal way. But if the editors who form public opinion see no way out, it means that there are great problems in the sphere of freedom of press," said Andres Herkel, PACE Monitoring Committee co-rapporteur for Azerbaijan.
10 November 2006 [16:43]

Lale Shovkat Hajiyeva: "Early to cooperate with Musavat"

"Age and sex are not important factors in politics. Nancy Pelosi has been elected the first woman speaker of the lower house of the US Congress. It means that the thought "politics is the arena of men and the youth" is not true."
10 November 2006 [12:55]

Kazakh Ambassador: "We support Azerbaijan's territorial integrity"

"Kazakhstan's position on Nagorno Karabakh conflict is clear. We support Azerbaijan’s territorial integrity," ambassador of Kazakhstan in Azerbaijan Andar Shukputov said.
10 November 2006 [10:59]

Vilayet Guliyev: "Azerbaijan can expand military-technical cooperation with Poland in future"

"We can expand military – technical cooperation with Poland in future," Azerbaijani Ambassador to Poland told the journalists.
10 November 2006 [10:49]

Khalaf Khalafov: "We'd like Armenia-Kazakhstan relations to influence the peaceful settlement of Nagorno Karabakh conflict"

"There is strategical alliance between Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan," Deputy Foreign Minister told journalists.
10 November 2006 [09:00]

6 opposition media editors start hunger strike

Six opposition media editors in the ex-Soviet nation of Azerbaijan began a hunger strike on Thursday to protest government pressure, including the threatened expulsion of an opposition newspaper from its offices.
10 November 2006 [00:25]

Argentina orders arrest warrant for ex-Iran leader

An Argentine judge ordered international arrest warrants on Thursday for former Iranian President Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani and eight other over the 1994 bombing of a Buenos Aires Jewish community center.
10 November 2006 [00:24]

Israel's ally Turkey slams Gaza strikes, urges peace

Turkey, one of Israel's few allies in the Muslim world, on Thursday strongly condemned Israeli army strikes in Gaza that killed 18 Palestinian civilians, and it appealed for an end to the "disproportionate" violence.
10 November 2006 [00:13]

Three Muslims arrested in Baku for jihad recruitment

Three of the individuals are said to have traveled to Azerbaijan where they undertook terrorist training.
10 November 2006 [00:03]

Azeri MPs to participate in NATO PA's session

First Deputy Chairman of Azerbaijan's Parliament and head of the Azerbaijani delegation to the NATO Parliamentary Assembly Ziyafat Asgarov, and MP Siyavush Novruzov will visit Quebec, Canada, to participate in the NATO PA's 52nd annual session bringing together some 340 parliamentarians from North America and Europe, from November 13-17.
09 November 2006 [23:59]

International conference of the Justice and Interior ministers held in Moscow

A 2-day international conference of the Justice and Interior ministers of the European countries on the topic "Improvement of the European cooperation in the field of justice" has opened in Moscow.
09 November 2006 [23:54]

Iran's top nuclear negotiator warns Russia against voting for sanctions

If Russia were to vote in favor of a draft UN Security Council resolution on sanctions against Iran, in its current form, it would be backing sanctions against itself, Iran's top nuclear negotiator said Thursday.
09 November 2006 [23:48]

Karabakh separatist received in Greece officially

The Foreign Minister of so-called "NKR" Georgi Petrosyan visited Greece to participate in the ceremony held on the occasion of 10th anniversary recognition of Armenian "genocide" by Greek Parliament.
09 November 2006 [23:43]

Arif Hajili: "Party infighting for influence continues"

"Some new departments and offices were established in Musavat Central Executive Board and some structural changes have been made. I will be at the head of the departments and offices," said Arif Hajili.
09 November 2006 [23:40]

Fikret Yusifov released

Today, Azizbayov Court considered the former Finance Minister Fikret Yusifov's appeal.
09 November 2006 [23:36]

Swiss Parliament to discuss resolution concerning Iranian Azerbaijanis

Swiss Parliament will discuss the resolution proposed by Azerbaijan youth federation in that country.
09 November 2006 [23:32]

German report links Azeri embassy to bribery

A report published by Germany's Der Spiegel journal on Monday linked the Azerbaijani embassy in this country to cases of bribery.
09 November 2006 [18:34]

Putin-Aliyev talks focus on econ contacts, regional issues

Russian President Vladimir Putin met his Azerbaijani counterpart, Ilham Aliyev, in the Kremlin on Thursday.
09 November 2006 [18:20]

Musavat faction leave sitting unfinished

Group of parliamentarians from Musavat left the parliament sitting unfinished during the discussion of 2007 Draft State Budget.
09 November 2006 [18:11]

Gianni Buquicchio: "We favor more balanced election commissions"

A meeting on the improvement of the Election Code will be held between EU Venice Commission and Azerbaijani representatives in Strasbourg, APA reports.
09 November 2006 [16:13]

Jonathan Henick: "US does not recognize election, referendum or other event held in Nagorno Karabakh"

"US does not recognize election, referendum or any other event held in Nagorno Karabakh," U.S. Embassy Public Relations Officer Jonathan Henick told the APA.
09 November 2006 [15:22]

US Defense Minister Donald Rumsfeld resigns

The head of Pentagon Donald Rumsfeld resigned. The president held a press conference and announced that Donald Rumsfeld resigns and nominated the former chief of Central Intelligence Agency, Sovietologist Robert Gates to the post.
09 November 2006 [14:27]

Agreements to be signed between Azerbaijan and Japan

"Because of forthcoming winter the probability of bird flu virus in Azerbaijan increases In connection with it an agreement will be signed between Azerbaijan and Japan. According to the agreement Japan will help Azerbaijan to prevent from bird flu virus," said Ambassador of Japan to Azerbaijan Tadahiro Abe.
09 November 2006 [14:24]

Azeri, Russia Presidents to discuss Nagorno Karabakh settlement

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev will meet within the framework of his visit to Moscow Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday.
09 November 2006 [14:22]

Armenian Armed Forces violates ceasefire

Armenian Armed Forces' units in occupied Gulchuluk Sovkhozu, Bash Gervend and Gulluje village of Aghdam region fired on opposite positions of Azerbaijani Armed Forces with machine and submachine guns for 15 minutes since 23.40 on Wednesday.
09 November 2006 [13:48]

Report on Azerbaijan to be discussed in PACE spring session

I hope that PACE co-rapporteurs Lloyd and Herkel's report will be objective, the head of Azerbaijani delegation to PACE Samed Seyidov told the journalists.
09 November 2006 [09:57]

Gela Bejuashvili: "Russia can attack Georgia"

"Georgia bewares of Russian attack," Gela Bejuashvili Georgian Foreign Minister said during his visit to France.
08 November 2006 [23:09]

Iran's top nuclear negotiator holds talks in Moscow; Khamenei vows Iran will continue its nuclear activities

Iran's top nuclear negotiator will hold talks on the country's nuclear problem in Moscow on November 10, Iranian news agency ISNA said Wednesday.
08 November 2006 [23:04]

EU gives Turkey deadline on Cyprus but Turks demur

The European Commission set Turkey a mid-December deadline on Wednesday to open its ports to shipping from Cyprus or face consequences for its troubled European Union membership bid.
08 November 2006 [22:39]

Talks between Azerbaijani Government and Venice Commission to be held in Strasbourg

Talks between the Azerbaijani Government and Venice Commission concerning the law "On the freedom of assembly" scheduled for November 9-10 in Baku were delayed.
08 November 2006 [22:23]

President Aliyev congratulates Tajik counterpart

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev congratulated his Tajik counterpart Emomali Rahmonov on re-election as the President of his country.
08 November 2006 [22:13]

President of Azerbaijan addresses NATO Council

The President of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, visited NATO HQ on 8 November to discuss NATO-Azerbaijan relations as well as regional security issues.
08 November 2006 [22:09]

Azerbaijan between East and West

Before coming to Moscow on November 8, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev visited the opposite geopolitical pole, Brussels. He is carrying on his father's policy of balancing and maneuvering.
08 November 2006 [18:04]

Belarus ready to assist in signing final document on NK conflict

Official Minsk realizes the essence of Nagorno Karabakh conflict.
08 November 2006 [15:20]

US Democratic Party getting control over lower chamber

The opposition Democratic Party has won control over the House of Representatives at the elections to the U.S. Congress.
08 November 2006 [13:56]

Turkish local governor accuses Europe of ignoring Armenian crimes in Azerbaijan

France Ambassador to Turkey Paul Poudade has been to Isgenderun city of Hatay region.
08 November 2006 [13:52]

Robert Kocharyan: "If FMs get results, we will be able to meet with Ilham Aliyev"

"2006 is convenient year for Azerbaijan and Armenia to solve Nagorno Karabakh conflict, because no elections are held during this year," Armenian President Robert Kocharyan said during his meeting with the representatives of Armenian community in Astana.
08 November 2006 [13:50]

Andrzej Kasprzyk: "To maintain ceasefire Azerbaijani and Armenian Defense Ministers should hold negotiations"

"There is stability in Azerbaijan and Armenian front line," special representative of OSCE Chairman-in-Office Andrzej Kasprzyk told journalists.
08 November 2006 [13:38]

Anne E. Derse to help Azerbaijan with pension and insurance problems

US Ambassador to Azerbaijan Anne E. Derse will help Azerbaijan with problems on compulsory insurance of foreigners.
08 November 2006 [12:54]

Defense Ministry Main Inspection Department abolished

Defense Ministry Main Inspection Department is abolished.
08 November 2006 [12:42]

Azerbaijani Parliament discusses 2007 Draft State Budget

Today Milli Majlis started to discuss 2007 Draft State Budget.
08 November 2006 [10:47]

Sulheddin Akbar: "It is rumor Arif Hajili to be Executive board chief"

"There has been no discussion on the appointment of Executive Board chief. We can not say who will lead the board," Musavat Deputy Chairman Arif Hajili told the APA. He said that only the chairman has the right to appoint the Management Chief.
07 November 2006 [23:19]

Rasizade meets Jordanian counterpart

After Azerbaijan's Prime Minister Artur Rasizade and visiting Prime Minister and Defense Minister of Jordan Marouf al-Bakhit met behind closed doors, the meeting continued in the presence of the two countries' delegations.
07 November 2006 [22:24]

Polish Speaker arrives in Baku

On November 7, Chairman of the Polish Senate Bogdan Borusewicz arrived in Baku.
07 November 2006 [22:20]

Armenian opposition blasts recent economic deals with Russia

Several opposition members have criticized the Armenian authorities for continuing to yield the country's economic potential to Russia in a bid to secure its favors during the upcoming elections.
07 November 2006 [22:06]

President Aliyev: "Azerbaijan's position on settlement of Nagorno Karabakh conflict remains unchanged"

Being on official visit to Brussels Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev met with EU Secretary General for the Common Foreign and Security Policy Javier Solana.
07 November 2006 [22:02]

Armenian destructions damage Azerbaijan by AZN 23.2bn

Armenian destructions damage Azerbaijan by AZN 23 249 823 960.
07 November 2006 [22:01]

President Aliyev: "Elmar Huseynov's murder is a great shock for Azerbaijan"

"The editor-in-chief of the journal Monitor Elmar Huseynov's murder is a great shock for Azerbaijan," the Azerbaijan President said at the press conference held together with the President of European Commission Jose Manuel Barozzo.
07 November 2006 [21:59]

EU taking note of Baku's strength

A visit to EU headquarters by a confident Azerbaijani president on November 7 marked a new stage in the relationship between the two sides.
07 November 2006 [21:57]

Co-chairs have no agreement on Nagorno Karabakh referendum

"We have no agreement on Nagorno Karabakh referendum, we will have discussions on the eve of the Azerbaijani and Armenian ministers' meeting on November 14 in Brussels and determine our position on the referendum," said OSCE Minsk Group co-chair Yuri Merzlyakov.
07 November 2006 [14:53]

Constitutional Court to hold international conference together with CE Venice Commission

Constitutional court together with CE Venice Commission will hold an international conference on the theme "Relations between Constitutional Court and courts of common jurisdiction".
07 November 2006 [13:54]

Mahmudali Chohraganli: "If U.S insists, Iran neighbour countries will open their territories"

"The tense of the processes make more probably the war between Iran and USA. But it is not obvious when the operations will begin," South Azerbaijan National Awakening Movement leader Mahmudali Chohraganli stated.
07 November 2006 [12:44]

Trilateral Tehran meeting to discuss North-South transport corridor

Azerbaijani, Russian and Iranian railway senior officials will meet in Tehran to discuss the Project on North-South transport corridor, Azerbaijani Deputy Minister of Transportation Musa Panahov told that the trilateral meeting will take place in late November.
06 November 2006 [23:39]

Mammadyarov: "Russia's role in Karabakh settlement became constructive"

Azeri Foreign Minister Elmar Mammadyarov is satisfied with Russia's mediation in the Nagorno Karabakh conflict settlement.
06 November 2006 [23:31]

US to assist insurance reforms in Azerbaijan

Chairman of the State Social Protection Fund of Azerbaijan Salim Muslimov met with the Ambassador of the United States to Azerbaijan Anne Derse.
06 November 2006 [23:20]

Professionals' views on Azerbaijani Constitution

Azerbaijani Constitution turns 11 years on November 12.
06 November 2006 [23:18]

Journalists met with Teymuraz Aliyev to be invited to the court as witnesses

Georgian citizen Teymuraz Aliyev suspected in the murder of editor-in-chief of the Monitor journal Elmar Huseynov is searched by Interpol in a great number of countries.
06 November 2006 [20:53]

President Bakiyev begins talks with opposition

Kyrgyzstan president Kurmanbek Bakiyev considered the opposition's demand and submitted the new variant of Constitution to the parliament's discussion.
06 November 2006 [18:38]

Leo Platvoet's report possible to be discussed

PACE rapporteur Leo Platvoet's report on Missing people in South Caucasus can be discussed in the spring session of the organization.
06 November 2006 [18:02]

President Aliyev meets Jordan's PM

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev on November 6 at President Palace received delegation of the Kingdom of Jordan headed by the Prime Minister of country, the defense minister Maruf al-Bakhit.
06 November 2006 [18:01]

President Aliyev to sign energy memo between Azerbaijan and EU

President Ilham Aliyev's visit to Belgium began today.
06 November 2006 [16:55]

Defense Minister meets Jordan's PM

Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Jordan, the defense minister Maruf al-Bakhit on November 6 at the "Hyatt Park" Hotel has met with the defense minister of Azerbaijan, colonel-general Safar Abiyev.
06 November 2006 [16:33]

Jordan's Prime Minister on visit to Azerbaijan

Jordan's Prime Minister Maruf al-Bakhit is on visit to Azerbaijan.
06 November 2006 [14:10]

Husnu Mahalli: "Death penalty on Saddam Hussein aims to bring additional dividends to President Bush in US Congress elections"

"Death penalty on Saddam Hussain aims to bring additional dividends to President Bush in the US Congress elections," Husnu Mahalli, BBC radio Arabian service chief, political correspondent of the "Evening" newspaper, stated.
06 November 2006 [14:05]

Iran ready to share missile systems with others

Iran is ready to share its missile systems with friends and neighbours, the commander of the Revolutionary Guards said, after he showed off missiles including some he said had cluster warheads.
06 November 2006 [14:00]

Ex-Turkey PM Ecevit dies at 81

Bulent Ecevit, a five-time Turkish premier and socialist leader who ordered the invasion of Cyprus and in his later years pushed his country towards the West, has died. He was 81.
06 November 2006 [13:01]

President Aliyev to visit Brussels, Moscow

Azerbaijanian President Ilham Aliyev is leaving for Brussels on Monday on a two- day visit and afterwards, he will pay a working visit to Moscow.
06 November 2006 [11:55]

Armenian Armed Forces violates ceasefire again

Armenian Armed Forces' units in occupied Yusifjanli village of Aghdam region fired on opposite positions of Azerbaijani Armed Forces with machine and submachine guns since 01.10 to 01.30 this night.
05 November 2006 [14:53]

Moscow may back UN Iran resolution on certain conditions

Moscow may endorse a UN Security Council resolution on Iran provided a number of conditions are met, the Russian foreign minister said Saturday.
05 November 2006 [14:47]

Secularist Turks stage anti-government march

About 12,000 Turkish secularists marched in the capital on Saturday to protest against what they see as a rising Islamist influence under Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan's government, Anatolian news agency said.