Conference dedicated to 100th anniversary of Heydar Aliyev opens in Russia’s Astrakhan

A conference dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the birth of Heydar Aliyev, on the theme “Trade, economic and humanitarian cooperation between the Republic of Azerbaijan and Russia’s Astrakhan region: current state and prospects” has opened in Astrakhan, Report informs.

Opening the event, vice-governor, Head of Administration of Russia’s Astrakhan Region Governor Pavel Pautov stressed that Azerbaijan is an important strategic partner of the region.

“Indicators of economic cooperation between Azerbaijan and Astrakhan show positive dynamics. Azerbaijan is a strategic direction for us,” he said.

According to Pautov, the development of further cooperation is largely connected with the future of the North-South transport corridor.

“The work that is currently being carried out in the Alat Free Economic Zone in Azerbaijan is amazing. For us, this is not only an increase in transportation, but also the creation of jobs, the development of the social sphere,” he added.