Issues were discussed of economic and cultural cooperation, and investment activity.
The Presidents of Russia and Azerbaijan are satisfied with the development of cooperation between the two countries, including the growth rates of trade turnover. Vladimir Putin expects that soon trade turnover between the two countries will reach $1 billion.
The Russian President expressed his satisfaction with the good attitude towards the Russian language in Azerbaijan.
Mr Putin said that the opening of the Year of Azerbaijan in Russia was an important event.
Earlier today, the President sent a message to the President of Azerbaijan about holding the Year of Azerbaijan in Russia. The message said that the Year of Azerbaijan in Russia is another important stage in strengthening strategic partnership between the two countries.
The successful realisation of events planned in many areas will open new possibilities to increase bilateral business and cultural cooperation, and for direct contacts between people. The peoples of Russia and Azerbaijan have been united by ties of friendship and good-neighbourliness for centuries.
“This year we will celebrate the 60th anniversary of Victory together. Russia will never forget the courage and endurance shown by the sons and daughters of the Azerbaijani people during the war. Their names and achievements are our common historical memory,” the message reads.