Russia and Azerbaijan sign a package of interstate documents
On August 19, Russia and Azerbaijan signed six documents - three agreements, three memorandums, and a joint statement. The signing ceremony took place at the Zagulba residence of the Azerbaijani leader.
In addition to the joint statement, the following intergovernmental agreements were signed: cooperation in the field of food safety, cooperation in the area of plant quarantine and protection, and cooperation in healthcare, medical education, and science.
Furthermore, Memorandums of Understanding were signed on labor inspection issues, climate change, between the Russian Direct Investment Fund, the Azerbaijan Export and Investment Promotion Agency.
Politics
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Stability in the South Caucasus largely depends on the cooperation between Russia and Azerbaijan, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev stated during a briefing following talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Aliyev noted that "since September of last year, a completely new situation has emerged in the region." Azerbaijan has fully restored its sovereignty and territorial integrity. This new situation opens up new opportunities for establishing a lasting and long-term peace in the South Caucasus, Aliyev emphasized.
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The joint Russia-Azerbaijan "North-South" project will allow both countries to reach the Indian Ocean and use these routes for mutual benefit. Russian President Vladimir Putin made this statement during a briefing summarizing his visit to Azerbaijan.
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The two sides agreed to continue strengthening interstate relations based on the principles of mutual respect for state sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity, equality, and non-interference in each other's internal affairs, the Joint Statement by the Presidents of the two countries, issued on August 19 following the talks between Vladimir Putin and Ilham Aliyev in Baku.
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Economist Fazil Gasimov, who is currently under arrest, has been on a hunger strike for 67 days, protesting against his unlawful detention. On August 19, his lawyer, Rovshana Rahimli, visited him and reported that Gasimov is severely exhausted.
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