According to the Kremlin, both leaders stressed the need to resolve specific issues related to reaching a peace agreement in the region, the strengthening of stability and the importance of unblocking economic relations and intra-regional transport routes.

According to the statement, Aliyev briefed Putin on his meeting in Brussels with the Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinian and the President of the European Council Charles Michel on May 22nd.

They also exchanged on the progress of bilateral cooperation in the areas of trade and economy.

The heads of state confirmed the interest of both countries to further deepen the Russian-Azerbaijani strategic partnership and agreed to continue regular contacts at various levels.

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