World powers to discuss Syrian crisis in Geneva
An international conference on the ongoing Syrian conflict will take place in Geneva on June 30
Iran and Turkey
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Turkey and Iran must not allow deterioration of relations - Iranian FM
Turkey and Iran must not allow some forces to deteriorate the strategic relations between the two countries, the Iranian Foreign Ministry official representative Ramin Mehmanparast says, Trend reports.
Turkey proposes resolution to gas dispute using Azerbaijani approach
Turkey has proposed Iran to resolve an ongoing gas dispute using the Azerbaijani approach, Turkish Minister for Energy Taner Yildiz said at the international energy forum in Kuwait, 1news.az reports.Taner Yildiz said that they may have to file a lawsuit against Iran, unless it makes concessions. He said earlier that Iranian gas exceeds the market price. Turkey plans to file a lawsuit to the International Arbitrary Court after March 16.
Azerbaijan supports Putin
Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili concluded his two-day visit to Azerbaijan last week. Baku wants to cooperate with Georgia, primarily in the economy. On the other hand, it does not want to support Mikheil Saakashvili’s outbursts against Russia.
Turkey sues Iran for violation of gas contract
Turkey has filed a lawsuit against Iran to the International Court of Arbitration for violation of gas contract, Turkish Minister for Energy and Natural Resources Taner Yildiz said, Trend reports on Wednesday.The minister added that Turkey will have to file a second claim, unless Tehran reconsiders gas prices. Turkey has already informed Iran about plans for the second lawsuit.
Turkish Foreign Minister Davutoğlu's Visit to Iran
Mehmet ŞAHİN, ORSAM Middle East Advisor, on Syrian, Iraqi, Palestine, “Arab Spring” and Missile Radar System issues
Rajhab Safarov: 2011 round up, 2012 prospects
“Vestnik Kavkaza” experts present the results of the past year and make prognoses for 2012
Azerbaijani of the world mark Solidarity Day
December, 31 is celebrated as the Solidarity Day of the World Azerbaijanis. Dozens of millions of the Azerbaijani live in various countries the world today. Russia has the largest Azerbaijani diaspora, a lot of Azerbaijani live in CIS countries, US, Germany, Iran and Turkey
'Turkey shouldn't harbor NATO missiles' - Iranian lawmaker
A senior Iranian lawmaker says Turkey should not allow the deployment of a NATO missile shield on its soil, as it could cause tension in bilateral relations between Tehran and Ankara, Press TV reports on Tuesday.
Iran, Turkey should supplement each other - Iranian foreign minister
Iranian General Ali Hajizade said that Iran would target a NATO radar in Turkey if any threats should arise. His statement was followed with a statement by Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi, TRT reports. Salehi said that the country's official position can only be expressed by Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and the minister himself.
Iran and West: stalemate?
Possibility of launching military attack on Iran becomes more and more grim
Iranian, Turkish and Azerbaijani diplomats meet in Tehran
Deputy foreign ministers of Azerbaijan, Iran and Turkey met in Tehran on Tuesday, Trend reports.Khalaf Khalafov, Mohammad Ali Fatkhollahi and Mehmet Gujuk discussed stimulation of trilateral cooperation in trade, industry, investments, transport, communications, energy, science and engineering, tourism and culture. They set the next date for meeting in the Nakhchyvan Autonomous Republic of Azerbaijan.
World Press on Iran, Turkey and the Caucasus (November 29, 2011)
The Washington Post reported that Iran’s constitutional watchdog has ratified a bill that reduces diplomatic relations with Britain following London’s support of recently upgraded U.S. sanctions on Tehran. State radio says the Guardian Council ratified the bill on Monday after parliament approved it the day before. President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad now has five days to sign the bill before Iran’s foreign ministry can act on it. The bill requires both Iran and Britain to withdraw their ambassador from the other country and reduce representation to the level of charge d’affaires.
Moscow, Baku and Washington within context of multi-vector policy – 4
Experts discuss the crossing of Russian, Azerbaijani and US interests in the South Caucasus
Iranian-Azerbaijani relations are shaken
In this context the Azerbaijani-Turkish partnership can be a stabilizing factor
Prospects of South Caucasian integration
Russian experts on integration in the South Caucasus in the context of Russian-Armenian relations
'Iran-Turkey relations rapidly improving' - Ambassador
Iran's ambassador to Turkey says bilateral ties between the two countries are rapidly progressing, highlighting a significant rise in the two countries' trade ties, Press TV reports.“The train of Iran-Turkey relations is moving fast ahead thanks to measures by the two sides and will not move back,” Ambassador Bahman Hosseinpour said at a reception at Iran's embassy in Ankara on Wednesday.
Iran, Turkey scrap customs fees
Iran and Turkey have held the 7th session of the border tradecommission. They signed an agreement on export of Iranian goods worth$100 million without customs payments, Amir Talebi, Director of theDepratment for Development of Trade with Asia and Oceania of theIranian Foreign Ministry, said, Armenia Today reports.50% of the products will be agriculture and 50% - industrial.
Iran and Turkey viewed as guarantors of human rights in region
Iran and Turkey are speaking out against any violations of humanrights and suppression of people’s demands, Turkish Foreign MinisterAhmet Davutoglu said, SalamNews reports.
Germany protests incident with Merkel's plane in Iran
The German Foreign Ministry has summoned the Iranian ambassador tohand over a protest against the canceling of permission for GermanChancellor Angela Merkel's flight over Iran, RIA Novosti reports.
