Chairperson of Russia's Federation Council Valentina Matvienko on Monday was presented a title of Honorary Doctor of the Baku State University.
Valentina Matvienko has been awarded a title of the Honorary Doctor by the decision of the Academic Council of the Baku State University for her outstanding contribution to the strengthening of friendly relations between Azerbaijan and Russia.
"I am honored to receive a title of the Honorary Doctor of the Baku State University. This recognition of my efforts made for the development of ties between our countries proves that these efforts have produced tangible results," said Matvienko at the awarding ceremony.
Rector of the University Prof. Abel Maharramov, in turn, said that Valentina Matvienko is one of the most prominent and influential political figures of modern Russia.
"Our countries are strategic partners, and this partnership leads to the successful cooperation in various fields," said Maharramov.

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