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🇷🇺🇦🇿 President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin met with President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev.
💬 Vladimir Putin: Our cooperation is extensive. I believe we would have plenty to discuss even if we met every month.
📈 I would like to highlight the positive development in the key area, which is our trade and economic cooperation. Our trade volume exceeds US$4 billion, and Russian direct investments in Azerbaijan’s economy amount to US$4.3–4.5 billion. The trend is positive, with a growth rate of approximately 13 percent in the first six months of this year. Everything is progressing well.
I would also like to mention our infrastructure plans, particularly the well-known North-South Transport Corridor, which is our top priority. I hope we will discuss this further. There are opportunities in other spheres, too, such as energy and industrial cooperation.
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I would also like to acknowledge the cultural aspect. I understand that the Days of Russian Culture recently concluded in Azerbaijan. I appreciate your personal dedication to supporting the Russian language. There are over 300 schools in Azerbaijan that provide instruction to young people and children in Russian. This provides a strong foundation with good prospects for maintaining and advancing our relations in the future.
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💬 Vladimir Putin: Our cooperation is extensive. I believe we would have plenty to discuss even if we met every month.
📈 I would like to highlight the positive development in the key area, which is our trade and economic cooperation. Our trade volume exceeds US$4 billion, and Russian direct investments in Azerbaijan’s economy amount to US$4.3–4.5 billion. The trend is positive, with a growth rate of approximately 13 percent in the first six months of this year. Everything is progressing well.
I would also like to mention our infrastructure plans, particularly the well-known North-South Transport Corridor, which is our top priority. I hope we will discuss this further. There are opportunities in other spheres, too, such as energy and industrial cooperation.
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I would also like to acknowledge the cultural aspect. I understand that the Days of Russian Culture recently concluded in Azerbaijan. I appreciate your personal dedication to supporting the Russian language. There are over 300 schools in Azerbaijan that provide instruction to young people and children in Russian. This provides a strong foundation with good prospects for maintaining and advancing our relations in the future.
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#RussiaAzerbaijan