Moscow and Baku Move Towards Realizing the Potential of Their Relations

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov met in Moscow to discuss bilateral relations and regional developments. The goal of bringing the two countries' allied relations to their full potential was emphasized, while the situation in the South Caucasus and the '3+3' platform were also on the agenda.The ministers assessed the developments in the strategic partnership and economic cooperation between Russia and Azerbaijan, using the phrases

We are moving steadily towards fully realizing the potential provided by the Moscow Declaration on Allied Cooperation signed on February 22, 2022.

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Despite all the difficulties in the global economy, we believe that the overall trend between our countries is extremely positive. In the talks we will hold today, we will discuss in more detail the economic indicators, figures, and strategic goals set for 2025 and the near future.

. During the meeting, issues of economic, cultural, and humanitarian cooperation between the two countries, as well as regional security issues, were discussed.