July 02, 2009 
CORFA, Greece (Today.az)—The OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Greek Foreign Minister Dora Bakoyannis, has said she believes Azerbaijan plays a critical role in helping to promote security and stability in the South Caucasus and the whole OSCE area, reported the Azeri Today.az newsportal… » more »
OSCE Chairperson Hails Baku as Critical to Peace in Region
CORFA, Greece (Today.az)—The OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Greek Foreign Minister Dora Bakoyannis, has said she believes Azerbaijan plays a critical role in helping to promote security and stability in the South Caucasus and the whole OSCE area, reported the Azeri Today.az newsportal… » more »
July 02, 2009 
TEHRAN (ArmRadio)–The situation in Iran following the disputed presidential election last month will not have any impact on Armenian-Iranian relations or the implementation of joint economic projects being implemented by the two countries, the Islamic Republic’s Ambassador to Armenia, Seid… » more »
Situation in Iran to Have No Impact on Armenia Ties, Says Envoy
TEHRAN (ArmRadio)–The situation in Iran following the disputed presidential election last month will not have any impact on Armenian-Iranian relations or the implementation of joint economic projects being implemented by the two countries, the Islamic Republic’s Ambassador to Armenia, Seid… » more »
July 02, 2009 
MOSCOW (Reuters)–Russia has offered Turkey a role in its South Stream gas pipeline to Europe, Russian news agencies reported on Wedneseday, marking another attempt by the Kremlin to undermine the European Union’s rival Nabucco project.
Deputy Prime Minister Igor Sechin,… » more »
Russia Offers Turkey a Role in Nabucco Rival South Stream
MOSCOW (Reuters)–Russia has offered Turkey a role in its South Stream gas pipeline to Europe, Russian news agencies reported on Wedneseday, marking another attempt by the Kremlin to undermine the European Union’s rival Nabucco project.
Deputy Prime Minister Igor Sechin,… » more »
June 30, 2009 
BAKU (AP)–Russia clinched a deal Monday to buy natural gas from Azerbaijan, as Moscow seeks to extend its grip on potential European energy supplies in the resource-rich Caspian Sea.
The agreement was signed by Gazprom chief executive Alexei Miller and… » more »
Russia Seals Deal With Azerbaijan Over Gas Exports
BAKU (AP)–Russia clinched a deal Monday to buy natural gas from Azerbaijan, as Moscow seeks to extend its grip on potential European energy supplies in the resource-rich Caspian Sea.
The agreement was signed by Gazprom chief executive Alexei Miller and… » more »
June 30, 2009 
BAKU (Eurasianet)–Israel’s president, Shimon Peres, wrapped up a landmark visit to Azerbaijan on June 29, during which he endorsed Baku’s efforts to take control of the independent Nagorno-Karabakh Republic.
Peres’ two-day visit yielded intergovernmental agreements covering cultural and educational cooperation,… » more »
In Baku, Israeli President Offers Support for Azeri Position on Karabakh
BAKU (Eurasianet)–Israel’s president, Shimon Peres, wrapped up a landmark visit to Azerbaijan on June 29, during which he endorsed Baku’s efforts to take control of the independent Nagorno-Karabakh Republic.
Peres’ two-day visit yielded intergovernmental agreements covering cultural and educational cooperation,… » more »
June 27, 2009 
On June 18, Armenia’s former Foreign Minister Vartan Oskanian spoke at Fordham University Law School in New York on the ongoing developments in Armenia’s talks with the Turkish government. Below we provide his remarks in their entirety.
Armeno-Turkish Relations: Pitfalls… » more »
The Pitfalls and Possibilities of Armeno-Turkish Relations
On June 18, Armenia’s former Foreign Minister Vartan Oskanian spoke at Fordham University Law School in New York on the ongoing developments in Armenia’s talks with the Turkish government. Below we provide his remarks in their entirety.
Armeno-Turkish Relations: Pitfalls… » more »
June 27, 2009 
GLENDALE (4:34PM)–Speaking at a press conference at the Glendale Hilton on Friday, US Ambassador to Armenia Marrie L. Yovanovitch dodged the Armenian Genocide issue, deferring to President Obama’s April 24 statement as US policy. In response to questions from Asbarez… » more »
BREAKING NEWS: Yovanovitch Dodges Genocide Issue at Glendale Press Conference
GLENDALE (4:34PM)–Speaking at a press conference at the Glendale Hilton on Friday, US Ambassador to Armenia Marrie L. Yovanovitch dodged the Armenian Genocide issue, deferring to President Obama’s April 24 statement as US policy. In response to questions from Asbarez… » more »
June 26, 2009 
TRIESTE, Italy (Eurasianet)–In a sign of intensifying geopolitical turf wars in the South Caucasus, Moscow warned the West on June 25 against foreign meddling in the dispute between Armenia and Azerbaijan.
The statement came on the eve of a G8… » more »
Moscow Cautions G8 Against Involvement In Karabakh Conflict
TRIESTE, Italy (Eurasianet)–In a sign of intensifying geopolitical turf wars in the South Caucasus, Moscow warned the West on June 25 against foreign meddling in the dispute between Armenia and Azerbaijan.
The statement came on the eve of a G8… » more »
June 26, 2009 
YEREVAN (RFE/RL)–The Council of Europe Parliamentary Assembly (PACE) has welcomed a general amnesty declared by the Armenian authorities as a further significant step towards defusing lingering political tensions in the country.
In a fresh resolution on Armenia adopted late Wednesday,… » more »
Council of Europe Hails Armenian Amnesty
YEREVAN (RFE/RL)–The Council of Europe Parliamentary Assembly (PACE) has welcomed a general amnesty declared by the Armenian authorities as a further significant step towards defusing lingering political tensions in the country.
In a fresh resolution on Armenia adopted late Wednesday,… » more »
June 26, 2009 
BAKU—Azerbaijan is ready to restore its territorial integrity by military means at any moment, Azeri President Ilham Aliyev declared Wednesday at a ceremony celebrating Azerbaijan’s armed forces, reported mosnews.com.
“Azerbaijan has military formations capable of carrying out any mission. If… » more »
Azeri President Says Nation Must Prepare for War
BAKU—Azerbaijan is ready to restore its territorial integrity by military means at any moment, Azeri President Ilham Aliyev declared Wednesday at a ceremony celebrating Azerbaijan’s armed forces, reported mosnews.com.
“Azerbaijan has military formations capable of carrying out any mission. If… » more »