Ilham Aliyev and President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin held a telephone conversation

On April 1, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin held a telephone conversation.

During the phone conversation, developments in Nagorno-Karabakh were discussed. The presidents noted with satisfaction that the situation was stable in general and the ceasefire regime was strongly complied with.

Taking into account Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexei Overchuk’s talks held in Baku, there was a discussion of the work on establishing economic ties and transport communications in Southern Caucasus, carried out in line with the statement of the Presidents of Russia and Azerbaijan, and Armenia’s prime minister of November 10, 2020, and January 11, 2021. In this context, the activities of the Working Group co-chaired by the three countries’ deputy prime ministers were assessed positively.

The presidents also touched on a number of topical issues on the bilateral agenda, including cooperation in the fight against coronavirus pandemic. They reaffirmed their mutual commitment to continue strengthening Azerbaijan-Russia strategic partnership and promoting mutually beneficial projects.

They also agreed on further contacts.