Putin congratulates Aliyev expressing confidence that 2 countries will continue to channel efforts in regional affairs

Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated his Azerbaijani counterpart, Ilham Aliyev, on Independence Day, expressing confidence that Moscow and Baku will continue to develop effective cooperation in all fields and channel efforts in regional affairs.

Putin said that the promotion of cooperation between the two countries is in the interests of their friendly peoples and is consistent with the strengthening of security and stability in the South Caucasus and the Caspian Sea.

He noted that Moscow gives great importance to allied relations with Baku, adding that Azerbaijan is involved in the settlement of important issues of international agenda.