Ilham Aliyev receives Russian MFA special representative for normalization of Azerbaijan-Armenia relations

The President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, has received the Special Representative of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation for the normalization of Azerbaijan-Armenia relations, Igor Khovaev, Report informs, citing AZERTAC.

During the meeting, the sides discussed the situation in the region, as well as the opening of the Aghdam-Khankandi and Lachin-Khankandi roads.

The head of state pointed out that despite the fact that the representatives of the Armenian population of the Karabakh region of Azerbaijan were invited to the capital Baku and other cities of Azerbaijan to hold discussions on reintegration issues, they refused.

Igor Khovaev noted that Russia would continue its efforts towards the normalization of relations between Azerbaijan and Armenia, and ensuring lasting peace in the region.