Negotiations
Azerbaijan against opening Armenian-Turkish border
Today, the head of the Socio-Political Department of the Presidential Administration of Azerbaijan, Ali Gasanov, stated that the opening of the border between Turkey and Armenia does not correspond to the interests of either Turkey or Azerbaijan, reports APA. In his opinion it will introduce more chaos into the negotiations.He also said that he believes that the border will not be opened until Armenia comes to a constructive position.The UN "Freedom flotilla" commission investigates in Turkey
The minister of foreign affairs of Turkey, Ahmet Davutolu, and a member of the UN 'Freedom Flotilla' Commission, Sir Desmond de Silva, held a meeting in Ankara during which the incident of the 'Freedom Flotilla' was discussed, reports Trend.Davutou said that international opinion is very important to Turkey and that they are going to help the commission and show that no country stands above international law.The Kremlin confirms that Lukashenko's words could be published
The announcement by the assistant of the Russian president, Sergey Prikhodko, that Aleksandr Lukashenko's statement promising to recognize Ossetia and Abkhazia could be published, was made after a direct order from Dmitri Medvedev, reports ITAR-TASS.Belorussian president Aleksander Lukashenko responded that he does not want to comment on this statement and that the Russian side inconsistently and dishonestly pulls phrases out of the discussion.The reply of the Russian side was that they can publish the part of the discussion where the leader of Belarus speaks on the matter.Dmitry Medvedev to visit Baku this autumn
During the visit of Dmitry Medvedev to Azerbaijan there are plans to discuss various documents that will a push for a financial relationship between the two countries, said Russian trade representative in Azerbaijan, Yuri Shedrin, reports Trend. " Among such documents are the agreement on delineating the borders, the reconstruction of the bridge over the river Samur and use of its resources and an agreement on regulating the property of the embassies," he said.Also during the visit a number of documents will be signed, regulating relations with a nuRussia and Armenia to prolong the military base in Gyumri
A protocol for prolonging the Russian base in Gyumri was signed during the visit of Dmitry Medvedev to Yerevan. The changes to the protocol apply to the period of the existence of the military base, which was initially for 25 years, starting in 1995. It has now been changed to 49 years, reports Russia-24, citing the Armenian Foreign Minister, Edward Nalbandyan.Some other corrections were also made. The presence of the base now provides protection not only to the interests of Russia, but to the security of Armenia.Russia and Armenia sign cooperation treaty on space technologies
Russia and Armenia have signed a Protocol on developing and enforcing scientific and technical cooperation in studying pollution in near earth space and meteor safety, reports News.am.One of the main objects of cooperation is the Burakan observatory, which is planned to be equipped with new Russian optics. The price of the project is more than 4.6 million euros.Both sides agree that it is crucial to unite efforts in educating the young and attracting young scientists.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.The Ministry of foreign affairs of Iran warns Israel not to attack their nuclear sites
The official representative of the ministry of foreign affairs of Iran, Ramin Mekhmanparast, warned Israel not to attack Iran's nuclear facilities. He noted that any aggression towards Iran, including the Busherskaya Nuclear Power Plant, will provoke an immediate response.Mekhmanparast confirmed that fuel is being loaded into the reactor of the plant, a process that will last for 3-4 weeks.The White House denies Obama issued Erdogan ultimatum
A representative of the press-service of the White House, Dan Burton, has denied previous information that president Barack Obama issued an ultimatum to the prime minister of Turkey, Redzhep Tayyil Erdogan, reports Trend, referring to CNN Turk.On Monday morning the UK's Financial Times newspaper, referring to its own sources in the US administration, wrote that the USA will cease exports of weaponry to Turkey, if it does not change its policy towards Iran and Israel.Burton claims that there was no ultimatum and that Barack Obama simply discussed varPresidents of Russia, Afghanistan, Pakistan and Tadjikistan to meet in Sochi
A meeting of the presidents of Russia, Afghanistan, Pakistan and Tadjikistan will take place in Sochi on the 18th of August, the Kremlin press service says.The first similar meeting took place in 2009 in Dushanbe, when the Russian leader noted that a new format of cooperation is being born, which?will allow discussion of various problems, including drugs and terrorism.16.08.2010President of Turkey arrives in Baku
The president of Turkey Abdullah GЭl is arriving in Azerbaijan on a two-day official visit, reports ITAR-TASS. Negotiations concerning energy, transport and investments between him and his colleague will take place.Ways of resolving the conflict in Nagorno-Karabakh will also be discussed. An agreement on a mutual non-visa regime will be signed at the end of the visit.16.08.2010Iran not ready to have bilateral negotiations with USA
Teheran is not ready to have bilateral negotiations with Washington, but can discuss their style of solving international problems, the Iranian news agency FARS reports citing a representative of the ministry of foreign affairs, Rahmin Mehmanparast."Iran has no need for bilateral negotiations with the USA.
OSCE MG urges Armenia and Azerbaijan to speed up development of principles for Nagorno-Karabakh settlement
Within the framework of the visit of the OSCE Minsk Group to Baku andYerevan on the Nagorno-Karabakh settlement, emphasis was put on thecommitment of the three countries to a peaceful solution, based on theHelsinki principles of non-use of force, territorial integrity and theequal rights of all peoples for self identification, Trend reports.They noted the progress reached in Italy by the three presidents ofthe USA, Russia and France and their affirmation of the declaration on26th June 2010.Co-chairs of OSCE Minsk Group meet Azerbaijani defense minister
Azerbaijani Defense Minister Safar Abiyev met with the co-chairs ofOSCE Minsk Group today. According to 1news.az, citing the ministry’spress-service, Abiyev told the co-chairs that in order for peacefulsettlement of Nagorno-Karabakh problem Armenia has to withdraw itsforces from the occupied territory.The minister said that it is time for the co-chairs to demand Armeniafree Nagorno-Karabakh.
Washington agrees to hurry with Nagorno-Karabakh
The USA wants specification of the general principles of Nagorno-Karabakh settlement and a signing of a final document.
Iran forces Israel to open up
A new wave of confrontation around Iran is the result of relationsbetween Russia and the USA. Obama's administration managed to findcommon ground with the Kremlin. Russia agrees more with the USapproach to solving the Iranian nuclear issue.Iran Six to meet in Brussels
A session of the six international mediators on the Iranian nuclearprogram will be held on July 2 in Brussels, an official spokesman ofthe Russian Foreign Ministry, Andrey Nesterenko, said at a newsbriefing in Moscow, Interfax reports.Presidents of Azerbaijan and Bulgaria meet in Baku
AzerbaijaniPresident Ilkham Aliyev and President of Bulgaria GeorgiParvanov have held an extended meeting, AzerTag reports.Ilkham Aliyev greeted Parvanov and emphasized the importance of themeeting for further development of relations. He said that Azerbaijanis ready to develop cooperation in all sectors – economic, political,energy and cultural.Co-chairs of OSCE MG lay groundwork for meeting of foreign ministers of Azerbaijan and Armenia in Kazakhstan
Co-chairs of the OSCE Minsk Group on Nagorno-Karabakh settlement Robert Bradtke (USA), Igor Popov (Russia), Bernard Fassier (France) and the personal representative of the OSCE Andjey Kasprshik will visit Yerevan on 4-5 July. The co-chairs will travel on to Baku, ANS reports.Head of Georgian Foreign Ministry has talks in London
Georgian Foreign Minister Grigol Vashadze has visited the UK, where he met the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs William Hague and one of the members of the Liberal Democratic Party and member of the UK Cabinet William Wallace, Georgian media report.They discussed the territorial unity and sovereignty of Georgia and the Euroatlantic integration of Georgia and bilateral cooperation.
