Overchuk: Reconstruction of Azerbaijani-Russian border checkpoint to be completed before 2022

In the fourth quarter of 2022, it is planned to complete the reconstruction of the border checkpoint on the Russian-Azerbaijani border, as well as increase the number of checkpoints, Report informs, citing Russian Deputy Prime Minister Aleksey Overchuk saying in Baku today at the plenary meeting of the Russian-Azerbaijani Intergovernmental Commission on Economic Cooperation.

According to him, the parties will continue to work on the development of trade and economic cooperation.

"During this year, Russia and Azerbaijan will hold a number of events that will affect various areas of activity. It is necessary to continue active work within the international transport corridor North-South," A. Overchuk said.

The deputy prime minister noted that a large number of Russian companies operate in Azerbaijan in a number of areas. According to him, in the second quarter of 2022, it is planned to commission a service center of the Russian company KamAZ in the Economic Zone of the Araz Valley in Jabrayil.

"The issues of launching joint production of railway cars were also discussed," A. Overchuk added.

According to him, it is important to maintain stable cooperation in the energy sector as well.

"We are ready for cooperation in the energy sector. Russia has extensive experience in this area. We expect to meet again at the 11th Interregional Forum in Baku and continue discussing current projects," the deputy prime minister added.

He noted that today is the 20th anniversary meeting of the Russian-Azerbaijani intergovernmental commission for economic cooperation.

According to A. Overchuk, images of the Azerbaijani and Russian flags were projected on famous buildings on Novy Arbat in Moscow on April 4.

"Various events are planned for this anniversary year. One of the important events was the signing of a declaration on allied cooperation between the two countries on February 22 of this year within the framework of the visit of Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to Moscow. This document opens up new prospects for our countries."