"Russian-Azerbaijani relations will continue to develop in 2017," the Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova stated as she commented on prospects for bilateral relations between the two countries.

'We are developing relations with Azerbaijan. All directive documents which determine Russia's foreign policy, guarantee that bilateral relations with Azerbaijan will continue to develop. Last year we planned to address a number of issues in political, economic, and humanitarian spheres, and they will find solution this year," Zakharova added.

Farida Abdullayeva
Special Correspondent