Ilham Aliyev and Vladimir Putin.
Baku/31.05.22/Turan: At the initiative of the Azerbaijani side, Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, the Kremlin press service reported today.
The implementation of the agreements between the leaders of Russia, Azerbaijan and Armenia dated November 9, 2020, January 11 and November 26, 2021 was considered with an emphasis on resolving specific issues related to establishing a peaceful life in the region and strengthening stability, unblocking economic ties and transport communications. in a press release.
Ilham Aliyev informed about the meeting held in Brussels on May 22 with the Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan and President of the European Council Charles Michel.
Some topical aspects of bilateral cooperation in the trade and economic field were discussed. “The mutual intention to further deepen the Russian-Azerbaijani strategic partnership was confirmed, including taking into account the results of the official visit of the President of Azerbaijan to Moscow in February 2022. It was agreed to continue regular contacts at various levels,” the press service of the Russian president concludes. --06D--
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