Baku / 27.09.18 / Turan: Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived on a working visit to Azerbaijan at noon on September 27. At the airport, he was met by First Deputy Prime Minister Yagub Eyyubov and other officials.
From the airport, Putin went to a meeting with Ilham Aliyev.
It is expected that after the talks between the leaders of the two countries, they will visit the National Gymnastic Arena together and observe the duels of the World Judo Championship.
The heads of state will also take part in the 9th forum on cooperation between the regions of Russia and Azerbaijan. -06D--
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