President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received Sergei Shoigu, the Secretary of the Russian Federation Security Council, on August 6.
President Ilham Aliyev noted that Sergei Shoigu’s visit provided an excellent opportunity to discuss the agenda of bilateral relations and matters of mutual interest.
The head of state emphasized the importance of regular contacts between Azerbaijan and Russia regarding the ongoing processes in the region.
Hailing the successful development of the bilateral relations, the Azerbaijani President pointed to high-level and other contacts, the implementation of agreements and roadmaps signed between the two countries, and cooperation in security, transportation, energy, military-technical, and humanitarian areas. President Ilham Aliyev mentioned that discussions on these issues are frequently held with President Vladimir Putin.
The head of state expressed satisfaction with the successful implementation of decisions made between the political leadership of the two countries, particularly the provisions of the Declaration on “Allied Interaction between the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Russian Federation.”
President Ilham Aliyev described Azerbaijan-Russia relations as exemplary for some neighboring states, highlighting their importance as a key security factor in the South Caucasus and beyond.
