Ilham Aliyev and Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin met in Istanbul.
Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin addressed the Azerbaijani President:
-Ilham Heydar oglu, I am delighted to see You, to talk to you in the framework of this conference and to use this opportunity to discuss with you our current projects and economic-humanitarian relations between our states. I know, most probably, you will touch upon the issues of current regional situation. We try to use every opportunity to take further steps to develop bilateral intergovernmental relations and normalize the situation in the region. For this reason, I am really delighted to meet You.
President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev responded to Russian Prime Minister:
-Thank you, Vladimir Vladimirovich. I am positive that our meeting will continue in a very constructive and friendly manner, as always. I recall our previous sincere meeting. Such meetings have always contributed to the development of our relations. The agenda of today’s bilateral meeting is quite broad. Obviously, issues of humanitarian relations, mutual political activities, humanitarian cooperation, regional problems, and regulation of conflicts are included here. We carry out very constructive and effective work in every field of bilateral relations. When looking at our economic ties, we can observe growth in commodity circulation. This is a very positive factor. We can also see progress in other directions of bilateral relations. Consequently, I am positive that this meeting will also contribute to active development of our friendly neighborhood relations.
Vladimir Putin: Thank you!
