President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin hailed successful development of bilateral relations between the two countries as they met in Sochi on July 21.

The heads of state reaffirmed the existence of the relations of strategic partnership between Azerbaijan and Russia.

They pointed out successful development of the bilateral relations in political, economic, humanitarian and other areas. The heads of state discussed the issues relating to settlement of the Armenia-Azerbaijan Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.

They also exchanged views over international and regional problems. Both presidents expressed their confidence that the relations of friendship and strategic partnership between Russia and Azerbaijan will continue to develop successfully.

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On July 22, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev completed his working visit to the Russian Federation.

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