Russian, Azerbaijani deputy FMs discuss South Caucasus

ArmInfo. In Moscow, Russian 
Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin held consultations with his Azerbaijani counterpart Samir Sharifov.

According to the press service of the Russian Foreign Ministry, the state and prospects of Russian- Azerbaijani relations were discussed at the meeting, with an emphasis on topical issues on the current bilateral agenda. The contact schedule for the near future has been considered.

According to the department, an exchange of views took place on the joint steps of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the two countries in order to deepen the political dialogue, build up trade, economic, cultural and humanitarian cooperation in accordance with the provisions of the Declaration on Allied Cooperation between Russia and Azerbaijan dated February 22, 2022.

"A number of topical issues related to the situation in and around the South Caucasus were touched upon.  Mutual interest was expressed in continuing the rhythmic activities of the Consultative Regional Platform "3+3".

The consultations took place in the traditionally friendly and allied atmosphere characteristic of the dialogue between Moscow and Baku," the Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement.