Iran confutes information about secret negotiations with US in New York

 Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad confuted information about secret negotiations with US during the UN General Assembly session in New York, reports RIA Novosti, citing the ISNA agency. An information that Iran and US held secret negotiations on establishing informal diplomatic relations occurred on Thursday in mass media. There was a certain contact with US, after Iran has broken off diplomatic relations with US in 1979, but there is no dialogue, Iranian President said.

Russian and Armenian foreign ministers meet in New York

Issues of Russian-Armenian bilateral relations were discussed by theArmenian and Russian foreign ministers, Edvard Nalbandyan and SergeyLavrov, on Wednesday at the UN Headquarters in New York. Theydiscussed the fulfilment of treaty obligations established during theRussian president's visit to Armenia, reports Armenia News, citing theArmenian Foreign Ministry's press office.

Armenian Prime-Minister to visit China on Sunday

An Armenian delegation headed by Prime-Minister Tigran Sargsyan is to set off to China on a four-day visit, reports News Armenia. During the visit Sargsyan is to meet with the first deputy Premier of the State Council of China Li Keqiang, first deputy Foreign Minister Van Ghuanya and other officials. On the 20th of September the delegation is to attend a reception at the Armenian embassy on the occasion of Armenian Independence Day. The following day the premier will participate in

Medvedev and Sargsyan discuss Karabakh problem by phone

The results of Medvedev's first state visit to Yerevan and the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict were discussed during a telephone talk between the presidents of Russia and Armenia, Dmitry Medvedev and Serzh Sargsyan, reports RIA Novosti. Development of the strategic partnership between the two countries was discussed. Medvedev pointed out Russia's support for adopting a political settlement acceptable to both parties concerning the Karabakh settlement.

Mayor of Beirut invited to Yerevan

The Armenian ambassador to Lebanon, Ashot Kocharyan, has held several meetings with authorities of Lebanon. Issues of profound cooperation were discussed with the chairman of the Lebanese Parliament Nabih Berri, reports News.am. Development of cooperation was discussed with the mayor of Beirut, Bilal Hamidi. He was extended an invitation from the mayor of Yerevan, Gagik Beglaryan, to attend festive events on the 10th of October. Prospects for an Armenian-Lebanese business forum were also discussed.

Global Policy Forum ends in Yaroslavl

A plenary session today attended by Russian President Dmitry Medvedevclosed the Global Policy Forum “The modern state: democratic standardsand efficiency criteria”. Over 500 officials, politicians, experts andpolitologists from 35 countries took part in the forum

Former world leaders to participate in symposium in Batumi

Former world leaders, including ex-US Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice and ex-Secretary of Defense William Perry, are to arrive in Georgia on the 6th of September, reports Georgia Online. From the port of Batumi they will split into groups to visit Ajaria and Tblisi. Mikhail Gorbachev, the first and last president of the USSR, is also expected to arrive, although the Gorbachev Fund has not confirmed this. The symposium was initiated by World Leaders Travel. It involves

Medvedev to talk trade, economics during Azerbaijan visit

Russian President Dmitry Medvedev is to discuss bilateral trade and economic cooperation, as well as the Caspian Sea issue during his visit to Azerbaijan on September 2-3

Azerbaijan investigates the Treaty signed between Russia and Armenia.

Azerbaijan has started an investigation?into the Treaty signed by Russia and Arnenia. According to the words of the Azerbaijani side, although the treaty is a decision between two independent countries, it may affect the safety of the region.Russia and Armenia signed a protocol changing the time of the dislocation of the Russian military base from 25 to 49 years.The Azerbaijani side hopes that Russia will not forget its agreement and use its forces against Azerbaijan.

No plans to open Turkish-Armenian border

  Turkish State Minister Cevet Yilmaz has officially denied information about any impending opening of the Turkish-Armenian border, reports 1news.az, citing the Star newspaper. During his visit to Kars, Yilmaz told journalists that problems between Armenia and Azerbaijan should be solved first and that without that expected step from Armenia, Turkey won't open the border.

Georgia and Senegal establish diplomatic relations

According to a document signed today, Georgia and Senegal will apply the principles of national sovereignty, territorial integrity, respect for independence and non-interference in internal affairs, reports Georgia Online. On the Senegalese side the communiqué was signed by Permanent Representative to the UN Paul Baji, on the Georgian side it was signed by his counterpart, Alexandr Lomaya.

Roza Otunbaeva to visit Armenia

 

Functions of Russian military base in Armenia won't change – Lavrov

After Sochi visit president of Tadjikistan heads to Yerevan

The President of Tadjikistan, Emomali Rahmon, arrived in Sochi to attend a four-sided meeting of the presidents of Russia, Tadjikistan, Afghanistan and Pakistan, reports Panorama.am.According to the press-service of the president, the Tajik Minister of Foreign Affairs, Jamrojon Zarifi, is accompanying the president on the trip.During the visit a bilateral meeting with President Medvedev will take place, after which Rahmon will visit Armenia, where an unofficial summit of the Collective Security Treaty Organisation will happen.

Baku and Ankara discuss prospects for military and technical cooperation.

The prospects for military and industrial cooperation between Turkey and Azerbaijan were discussed at a meeting between the minister of defense of Azerbaijan, Safar Abiev, and an advisor to the ministry of defense of Turkey, Murad Bayar, according to the press agency of the ministry, reports Trend. Opinions on the Treaty of Strategic Partnership and Mutual Assistance were discussed.

USA demands Turkey change its policy towards Iran and Israel

US president Barack Obama has informed the prime minister of Turkey, Tail Redzhel Erdogan, that Turkey will not receive American weaponry, including drone planes, if changes in Turkey's policy towards Iran and Israel are not made, reports ITAR-TASS.Washington is disappointed that Turkey voted against UN sanctions on Iran. "Turkey must show that it is taking the interests of the USA into consideration, " a representative of the US administration said.16.08.2010

USA imposes sanctions on Iranian Shipping Lines

The USA is imposing sanctions on three daughter companies of Iran's national shipping company, the IRISL, Trend reports, referring to an article in the Financial Times newspaper by US Treasury Secretary Stuart Levey. He also called on the US foreign partners to follow its example."Iran is using their national maritime carrier to advance their rocket program and to transport other military cargoes," Levi explained the sanctions.

Russian Foreign Ministry formed image of Russian-language mass media in CIS

Russian Foreign Ministry send to the Russian Parliament an analitical report “On status of Russian-language mass media in CIS countries”. The report shows the awareness of the Russian MIA of problems in the media spheres in neighbour countries. As far as Azerbaijan is concerned, press in Russian language holds 12% of Azerbaijani mass media, that is 50 publishings and 7 news agencies.

New Ambassador of Turkmenistan to Armenia delivers credentials

Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nabaldyan has received the credentials of the Turkmenian Ambassador, Ata Serdarov, reports Armenia News, citing the Foreign Ministry press office. Nabaldyan and Serdarov discussed issues concerning Armenian-Turkmen political dialogue, strengthening academic and business relations, cooperation in international organizations and several other issues.

Dmitri Medvedev arrives in Armenia on the 19th of August

The visit of the Russian president to Armenia will go ahead as planned - on the 19th of August, reports News of Armenia,  referring to a source in the embassy of Armenia in Russia. It also reports that the Collective Security Treaty Organisation summit will take place as planned (22-23 August). During the summit the presidents will also visit Sevan.11.08.2010

Leaders of youth organizations to meet in Batumi

A conference of young leaders will take place on the 12th of August in Batumi. About 70 participants will meet to discuss problems of present-day life from a youth point of view, Georgia Online reports.The conference is devoted to the Day Of Youth, which this year coincides with the Year of Youth, the motto of which is "Dialogue and mutual understanding". Great efforts will be made over the course of the year to bridge divides between generations, societies and religions.11.08.2010

Russia and Abkhazia plan to organize passport controls on the border

The government of Russia has approved a plan to organize passport controls on the border between Russia and Abkhazia, reports Prime-TASS.After reaching agreement with the Abkhazian side, two passing points from Russia to Abkhazia will be placed on the Adler-Psou railway and on the Adler-Psou road.11.08.2010

Yerevan fire service fleet receives Japanese vehicles

The presentation of the new firefighting vehicles granted to Armenia by Japan took place on the square the capital city Yerevan this Wednesday, News-Armenia reports. According to the emergencies minister, Armen Yeritsyan, the new vehicles will help the fire brigades in the capital and in many regions of Armenia. This program is proof of the growing friendship and cooperation between the two countries.Fire vehicles worth $8 million were delivered by the Japan administration according to an agreement signed in February 2009.

Iran is ready to help the army of Lebanon

Teheran claims that it is ready to provide the Lebanese army with the necessary equipment and to follow the military treaty signed between the two countries' defence ministers, said the ambassador of Iran to Beirut during a meeting with Lebanese general Jan Kahvadja, reports Trend referring to the agency IRNA.10.08.10

Iran is ready to help the army of Leban

Teheran claims that it is ready to provide the Lebanese army with the necessary equipment and to follow the military treaty signed between the two countries' defence ministers, said the ambassador of Iran to Beirut during a meeting with Lebanese general Jan Kahvadja, reports Trend referring to the agency IRNA.

Israel threatens to leave the "Freedom Flotilla" commission

The Israeli authorities have said they will leave the international commission investigating the"Freedom Flotilla" incident if it interrogates Israeli soldiers, reports Reuters .Israel's discontent is caused by UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon's denial that the commission would not speak to "commandos", but rely upon the investigation of the army itself.On the 31st of May Israeli forces stopped six ships of the fleet. During the operation, 9 men from the Turkish vessel 'Mavi Marmara' were killed.

Prime minister Putin and his Bulgarian colleague discussed the "Southern stream perspectives"

Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin and his Bulgarian counterpart Boyko Borisov discussed the South Stream gas pipeline in a telephone call. The two leaders also discussed the issue of fighting the fires that have spread across much of the central European part of Russia.

Turkish president to visit Baku August 16-17

Turkish President Abdullah Gul will visit Azerbaijan on August 16-17, Trend says. Nagorno-Karabakh and other issues will be discussed during the visit. Gul will be accompanied by Turkey's Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu.The date of the visit of the Turkish president to Baku is now known. The official visit of the president of Turkey Abdull Gulya to Azerbaijan will take place 16-17 august, informs Trend . It was noted that the programme is not approved yet.

Israel's prime minister gives evidence in Freedom Flottila case

This Monday, the special commission looking into the Freedom Flottila case under the patronage of former Israel judge Jakob Turkel started questioning the first witnesses, including the prime minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu informs Trend. In his speech, the premier declared that the marine blockade was aied at preventing supplies to HAMAS. During the operation, 10 men on the Turkish ship Mavi Marmara were killed. Israel soldiers have already been questioned by a special commission under Gior Aylend. All the conclusions of the commission will be given to Turkel.

Iranian lawyer seeks political asylum in Norway.

Iranian lawyer seeks political asylum in Norway. The lawyer who defended a woman sentenced to stoning in Iran is seeking political asylum in Norway, Reuters says. Duaring a press conference in Oslo, barrister Mohammed Mostafaei strongly criticized Iranian law. He said that he had received help from the embassy of Norway in Turkey in making it to Oslo. Mostafaei fled Iran on July 24. His wife and brother were arrested shortly afterwards.