EMM News Explorer: Ilham Aliyev

[-said]: to what degree we are in a difficult and dangerous neighborhood. Azerbaijan showed that it is able to defend itself and its citizens regardless of their ethnicity or religion.

jrep 25-JAN-12

[said:]: they expressed readiness to accelerate the achievement of an agreement on the Basic Principles of the Nagorno-Karabakh settlement.

asbarez 23-JAN-12

[-said today]: It's not a frozen conflict, and it's not going to be one,

geotimes 20-JAN-12

[-said]: Salaries and pensions were raised in 2011. About 900,000 pensioners' pensions increased by almost 40 percent, and it is one of the main directions of our social policy. The population's well-being is being improved, the number of families receiving target social aid, hits 120,000. This indicates that the state pays constant attention to families who yet fail to improve their financial position. On average, each family receives allowance worth 106 manat monthly,

trendnews 17-JAN-12

[-said today]: It’s not a frozen conflict, and it’s not going to be one,

eurasianet 17-JAN-12

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kavkaz 14-JAN-12

[-said]: All these figures let us say that this country is developing very dynamically and successfully,

itartass_en 01-JAN-12

[-said]: There are concrete plans and resources. These issues will find their solution in the next year's investment program,

trendnews 30-DEC-11

[-said]: A French company will send our first telecommunications satellite into orbit,

rferl 26-DEC-11

[-said]: We should not allow falsification of history and the situation when there is a perverse introduction of the Second World War events. Not only in the sense that someone wants to take the main laurels, but in terms that, unfortunately, heroization of fascism is ongoing in some countries. We cannot leave it as the past. We must fight against it. We must make joint efforts and carry out our policy. And it would be easy, as the truth is on our side,

trendnews 20-DEC-11

[said:]: as you know a lot of work has been done in Azerbaijan on the main directions of CAREC. I am very glad that the Ministerial Conference dedicated to the 10th jubilee of CAREC is being held in Baku.

trendnews 23-NOV-11

[ said]: Karabakh is our great pain. I am sure that the territorial integrity of our country will be restored, all the displaced will return to their native land, justice will prevail,

armenianow 21-NOV-11

[-believes]: Today, there are four pipelines connecting Azerbaijan with global markets, and all four are under construction. Of course, our cooperation with the European Union in the gas industry has excellent prospects,

novinite 16-NOV-11

[-said]: Serious work is underway in this regard. I am confident that Azerbaijan can meet Bulgaria's gas needs to the extent that Bulgaria wishes. Azerbaijan 's gas production is at almost 27-28 billion cubic meters today. It is in itself a very large number. Additional 17 billion cubic meters of gas annually are expected with the realization of the Shah Deniz -2 project. If we also add the recently opened projects in Azerbaijan to this, we can see that gas production in Azerbaijan can be measured by even large numb

novinite 16-NOV-11

[-said]: If we look at the geography, we can see that Bulgaria is one of the closest to our gas. Naturally, Bulgaria may be one of the first countries to receive our gas. We are in talks today to achieve this. That is enough to look at the map to see that this project can easily be realized,

novinite 16-NOV-11

[-told]: Our political relations are at a high level, and such mutual visits are clear evidence of this,

upi 16-NOV-11

[-told]: This is a great victory indeed,

upi 27-OCT-11

[-said]: So far, for 20 years, Azerbaijan had not implemented such an important project requiring such financial resources,

panorama 27-OCT-11

[-said]: In addition to all these accomplishments and reforms ongoing in the country, our foreign policy is very successful and flexible. The core of the Azerbaijani foreign policy lies in the fact that Azerbaijan pursues an independent policy. This policy ensures the interests of the Azerbaijani people. This policy is aimed at expanding and strengthening cooperation,

trendnews 25-OCT-11

[-said]: A momentous and historic event occurred in Azerbaijan's history a few hours earlier,

trendnews 25-OCT-11

[stated:]: Nachijevan is an ancient Azeri land. The separation of Zangezur- a historically authentic Azeri land – from Azerbaijan and its annexation to Armenia at the time geographically dismembered the great Turkic world.

armenianow 25-OCT-11

[-noted]: Azerbaijan and Turkey have a common position on all issues,

trendnews 25-OCT-11

[-said]: Azerbaijan was in the first place among the three candidates in the first round. At the following voting, our country received a very high support. As a result, 155 countries, supporting Azerbaijan's candidacy and expressing confidence in us, elected the country as a member of this influential organization. Taking advantage of this opportunity, I would like to thank all the countries that believed in us, trust us and have expressed great respect for us,

trendnews 25-OCT-11

[-said]: This is a great victory indeed. The UN Security Council is the most authoritative structure in the world and Azerbaijan as an independent state is now a member of this structure,

rian 25-OCT-11

[-said]: The occupying forces must be withdrawn from the occupied lands. The international law should be the basis for resolution of any issue, especially issues related to the conflict. We will strive to make use of every opportunity, so that to resolve this issue in our favor in a short period of time in a just way based on international law. Furthermore, all these figures that I have cited today - economic development, economic potential, demographics, and, of course, the military potential, play and will play a

trendnews 25-OCT-11

[-said]: conflict and change of the status quo, of course, requires the withdrawal of the Armenian occupying forces from the occupied lands,

trendnews 25-OCT-11

[-said]: But, the non-oil sector of Azerbaijan's economy achieved a 9.2-percent growth. This growth is achieved through investments in the real sector and development of entrepreneurship. This was achieved through issuing loans, adopting programs for the entrepreneurship development and a highly successful public policy,

trendnews 25-OCT-11

[-said]: Even larger programs will be realized in 2012. The government allocates huge funds and grants privileges for the agriculture sector development. Delivery of equipment, loans on preferential terms and subsidies - all these contribute in the development of agriculture. The agricultural sector saw a 7.6 percent increase in the three quarters of the year and it is not accidental. The industry also has great social significance, as about half the population lives in rural areas,

trendnews 25-OCT-11

[ said]: I hope that the implementation of agreements signed today with Turkey will further increase the export of Azerbaijani gas to Turkey and via the country to Europe,

trendnews 25-OCT-11

[-said]: Azerbaijan has the stand of principle that rests on historic truth and norms of international law and we will not budge an inch from that stand. Azerbaijan’s territorial integrity has not been the matter of the talks and will never be. We will try to use every opportunity to restore the country’s territorial integrity,

itartass_en 24-OCT-11

[-said]: Kazakhstan's success can be seen in the appearance of your cities and its new capital - Astana,

trendnews 20-OCT-11

[-said]: Six five-star hotels will open in Baku in 2011 and 2012 and Hilton Baku is the second among them. So, 4 more hotels will be opened in Baku and this, of course, very pleased with me as president. This will lead to the increased competition among hotels and, ultimately, create better conditions for tourists, visitors residing here. Healthy competition in all areas is very important for Azerbaijan's development. Our state has done much to encourage investment in Azerbaijan in recent years. Some $16 billion was

trendnews 04-OCT-11

[-said]: Start of activities of the Hilton hotel chain in Azerbaijan is also a very significant event that testifies for rapid development of the country. The service sector also develops in Azerbaijan. Commissioning of such a famous hotel chain in Azerbaijan is itself an indication,

trendnews 04-OCT-11

[-noted]: Amirov was the author of the symphonic mugam genre, its creator. Mugam is our national treasure. Mugam is our national identity, our national spirit. Today, independent Azerbaijan is surely able to protect its national heritage,

trendnews 20-SEP-11

[-noted]: Azerbaijan marked the Day of Music on Sept.18 and we once again see how rich musical culture we have - classical works, composers works and our national music. Our music is our national treasure. We must preserve our musical heritage to develop our music and do more for the success of new young musicians,

trendnews 20-SEP-11

[-said]: If we turn to the experience of developed countries, we can see the countries which are developing are those with intensive technological progress and great investment made in education, science and creation of intellectual products, develop. Azerbaijan has chosen this path. We look forward to future with great hopes, as we know that Azerbaijan’s future will be more beautiful than its present. Today, Azerbaijan has managed to present itself to the world as a rapidly and successfully developing country. Ho

trendnews 16-SEP-11

[-stated]: The quality of education and knowledge given to children are the main issues. This is necessary for children, us and the state. Under the present circumstances, fate of every person is in his/her own hands,

trendnews 16-SEP-11

[-said]: I would like to reiterate that our natural resources, particularly the large gas fields that we have recently discovered are of great importance not only for our country, but for the whole world., Azerbaijan will be able to provide itself and other countries with gas in the future, at least, a hundred years,

trendnews 14-SEP-11

[-said]: I have been informed that today we mark the opening of the world's first modern solar and wind power plant of hybrid-type in Azerbaijan. This is a great event for Gobustan and our country. Since this is modernity, innovation and new technologies. We purchase these technologies from abroad. However, a plant to produce solar cells, which is under construction in Azerbaijan, will soon be launched. Thus, under the first stage we should completely provide Gobustan with alternative that is renewable energy. If th

trendnews 14-SEP-11

[-said that]: then Moldova will follow.

kyivpost 10-SEP-11

[-said that]: the country is on hold, with no strategic direction.

kyivpost 10-SEP-11

[-said]: Approximately 100 million manat should be spent on this. The Azerbaijani government is spending money and will further spend. This is investment in health. The most important investment in Azerbaijan is the one invested in human capital. The country’s successful economic policy gives us the opportunity to invest major investments to address social issues today. The country also invests in the development of social infrastructure. Wages and pensions have increased in Azerbaijan. In short, the social policy

trendnews 09-SEP-11

[-added]: I believe construction of the Oguz-Gabala-Baku water pipeline is a historical event. As you know, different opinions and suggestions have been voiced on this project for many years. However, Azerbaijan was able to implement the project only after the restoration of its independence. The water supply in several districts of Baku was considerably improved thanks to the launch and phased commissioning of the Oguz-Gabala-Baku water pipeline. The main objective is to ensure proper and uninterrupted water supply

trendnews 09-SEP-11

[-said]: All these developments suggest that all issues that we identified and all programs are being resolved. These programs are mainly aimed at improving the Azerbaijani population’s life and solving all social and infrastructural matters of people’s concerns. The living conditions should be the same in the center, and in the city suburbs and settlements. Our task is to address issues related to water supply, sewerage, roads, and implementation of infrastructure projects in the regions, Baku and its settlemen

trendnews 06-SEP-11

[-said]: That is, we have set a very big and dependable task for ourselves to solve the social and infrastructural issues in all settlements of Baku for 2.5 years. The initial steps undertaken as part of implementing the program suggest that we conduct our work rapidly. Before coming here, I asked about the reconstruction of a big school. I have just instructed to determine the location for the construction of a new school. Today, the reconstruction of schools is being rapidly carried out in Baku and its suburbs. Ov

trendnews 06-SEP-11

[said that:]: Azerbaijan also wants peace and stability in the South Caucasus.

panarmenian 19-AUG-11

[-said]: Previous talks on Karabakh considerably approximated the conflicting sides’ positions. Azerbaijan takes major interest in conflict settlement,

panarmenian 10-AUG-11

[-said]: We greatly appreciate your personal involvement in this process,

rferl 09-AUG-11

[-said]: We value highly your personal involvement in this process. Perhaps, Azerbaijan is more interested in solving the conflict as soon as possible than others so that the displaced people could return to their native places of residence, and peace and order could be established. I believe the resolution of the conflict at the earliest meets the interests of all sides,

ruvr 09-AUG-11

[ added]: This is the main problem of regional security and, of course, Azerbaijan is interested in a quick resolution of the conflict more than anyone else,

asbarez 09-AUG-11

[-said]: As you know, these relations have a long history. The Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan oil pipeline and Baku-Tbilisi-Erzurum gas pipeline are functioning successfully. We exchanged views on prospects for the future. These are important issues for Turkey, and Azerbaijan. They closely unite our countries. I believe the further cooperation will also be successful. The transport issues also occupy an important place in the Turkey-Azerbaijan relations. The Baku-Tbilisi-Kars railway construction successfully runs. I would lik

trendnews 28-JUL-11

[-said]: The Turkish-Azerbaijani relations are at the highest level. These relations are of strategic nature and based on the principles of friendship and brotherhood. We are linked with the historical roots and cultural ties, our past and current political interests. We are very pleased that the Turkish- Azerbaijan relations are developing rapidly, and talks and discussions that we had during the prime minister’s visit once again demonstrate how close we are to each other,

trendnews 28-JUL-11

[-said]: An ethnic cleansing policy was pursued against us. Armenians committed genocide against the Azerbaijanis. They committed the Khojaly genocide. Azerbaijan's territorial integrity is recognized by the international community, Nagorno-Karabakh is a primordial and historical Azerbaijani lands. Azerbaijan’s territorial integrity must be restored. Major international organizations have expressed their position on the conflict resolution. The UN Security Council has adopted four resolutions on this issue. The OS

trendnews 28-JUL-11

[ said]: They (Armenians-ed.) think they have solved the Karabakh issue, but there will come a time when Azerbaijan will restore its sovereignty over Nagorno-Karabakh through peace or war. By presenting a territorial claim to Turkey, they are proving that they are out of their minds. They have to wake up and compare themselves with Turkey. You can't compare an ant with an elephant,

a1plus 28-JUL-11

[-said]: Azerbaijan will get back their territories, either through peace or military means,

asbarez 27-JUL-11

[-said]: There is also a Nagorno-Karabakh problem. I hope this conflict will be solved one day,

asbarez 27-JUL-11

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