Deputy foreign ministers of Azerbaijan, Russia mull expansion of co-op

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin and his Azerbaijani counterpart Samir Sharifov have held consultations in Baku, discussing the potential for expanding cooperation between the countries, Report informs, citing the Russian Foreign Ministry.

"The possibilities of further deepening the political dialogue, increasing trade, economic, cultural, humanitarian and interregional cooperation were considered in accordance with the provisions of the Declaration on Allied Cooperation between the Russian Federation and the Republic of Azerbaijan dated February 22, 2022," the message says.

The Russian Foreign Ministry added that the diplomats also discussed the prospects for relations between Moscow and Baku, with an emphasis on the relevant issues on the current bilateral agenda.