Issues discussed by Russian Deputy Foreign Minister in Azerbaijan announced
22.12.2023 17:00
The details of the meetings held by Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko in Azerbaijan during his two-day visit have been announced, reported from the Russian MFA.
According to the ministry, Grushko met with his Azerbaijani counterpart, Araz Azimov, and discussed regional and European security issues.
Grushko was also received by Assistant to the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan - Head of the Foreign Policy Affairs Department of the Presidential Administration, Hikmet Hajiyev. Moreover, Grushko met with the Representative of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan on special assignments, Ambassador Elchin Amirbayov, and the chairman of the Committee on International Relations and Interparliamentary Ties of the Azerbaijani Parliament, Samad Seyidov.
During the meetings, mutual activity in the South Caucasus, the security of Europe, including the OSCE, and the situation in the Council of Europe were discussed. In addition, a broad exchange of views was held regarding the two countries' relations with the European Union and NATO, and topical issues on the bilateral and international agenda were also touched upon.
"The leading role and special responsibility of regional states in maintaining stability and security in the South Caucasus were emphasized. Both sides confirmed their commitment to continuing close dialogue on regional and European security issues," the Russian Foreign Ministry said.
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According to the ministry, Grushko met with his Azerbaijani counterpart, Araz Azimov, and discussed regional and European security issues.
Grushko was also received by Assistant to the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan - Head of the Foreign Policy Affairs Department of the Presidential Administration, Hikmet Hajiyev. Moreover, Grushko met with the Representative of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan on special assignments, Ambassador Elchin Amirbayov, and the chairman of the Committee on International Relations and Interparliamentary Ties of the Azerbaijani Parliament, Samad Seyidov.
During the meetings, mutual activity in the South Caucasus, the security of Europe, including the OSCE, and the situation in the Council of Europe were discussed. In addition, a broad exchange of views was held regarding the two countries' relations with the European Union and NATO, and topical issues on the bilateral and international agenda were also touched upon.
"The leading role and special responsibility of regional states in maintaining stability and security in the South Caucasus were emphasized. Both sides confirmed their commitment to continuing close dialogue on regional and European security issues," the Russian Foreign Ministry said.
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