Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed regional security issues during their meeting in Baku. At the press conference, Aliyev stated that stability and security in the South Caucasus largely depend on the relationship between Russia and Azerbaijan.
News
Trending stories
- 1 Protests Erupt in Abkhazia Over Russia-Favored Law, Opposition Members Arrested
- 2 Edison: 13% Discrepancy Between Exit Polls and CEC Results Suggests Manipulation
- 3 Kobakhidze: German Chancellor Should Be More Concerned About His Own Problems
- 4 US-Sanctioned Russian Propagandist Present in Georgia During Elections
- 5 President’s Lawsuit on Elections Registered by Constitutional Court
- 6 Judge of Tetritskaro Annuls Results of 30 Precincts Over Vote Secrecy Violations
“Since September of last year, a completely new situation has emerged in the region. Azerbaijan has fully restored its sovereignty and territorial integrity. Naturally, this new situation opens up opportunities for establishing a durable and long-term peace in the South Caucasus. The stability and security of the entire South Caucasus region depend significantly on the close interaction between Russia and Azerbaijan,” Aliyev said.
Vladimir Putin stated that the relationship between Azerbaijan and Armenia remains a priority. He emphasized that Russia will continue to work towards normalizing this relationship and securing a peace treaty.
“We are also ready to assist in the delimitation and demarcation of the border, considering that we have the relevant documents dating back to the days of the Soviet Union, the unblocking of cross-border routes, and the establishment of humanitarian contacts. We believe that lasting peace and stability in the South Caucasus fully meet the fundamental interests of all nations in this region,” Putin said.
The President of Russia was on a state visit to Baku from August 18-19 and thanked President Ilham Aliyev for the invitation.
On August 18, Ilham Aliyev and his wife, First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva, welcomed Putin to their home and hosted him for dinner. The following day, Ilham Aliyev gave Vladimir Putin a tour of Baku by car.
This was Putin's first visit to Azerbaijan since the full-scale war against Ukraine began in February 2022.
