Baku / 10.03.19 / Turan: Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Sochi on Wednesday, a statement published on the head of state"s website said.
Earlier, Aliyev"s participation in a meeting of the Valdai Club in Sochi on October 3 was reported. The Presidents of Russia, Kazakhstan, and the Philippines, as well as the King of Jordan will also take part in its work. They will perform and take part as panelists in the Valdai meeting.
Within the framework of the visit, Aliyev will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin on October 3. -06D--
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