FOREIGN MINISTER OF AZERBAIJAN MEETS RUSSIAN AMBASSADOR
Having expressed gratitude to the Azerbaijan side for the assistance rendered to him during work in Azerbaijan and fruitful cooperation, ambassador Nikolay Ryabov has especially emphasized strengthening relations between the two countries and development of connections in many fields, has expressed hope for expansion of cooperation and henceforth.
Noting the role of the ambassador in direction of expansion of the close connections between the countries, minister Elmar Mammadyarov has stated that he attaches great importance to prospects of bilateral cooperation and supports continuation of mutually advantageous ties, has wished to diplomat successes in the further activity.
During the meeting, minister Elmar Mammadyarov has emphasized, that with feeling of regret has perceived the news of participation of art workers of Russia in action of the notorious Armenian structure in Nagorno-Karabakh region of Azerbaijan, occupied by Armenia, and has presented to the ambassador Nikolay Ryabov a note of protest.
The parties had also focused issues on the agenda in connection with the meeting of heads of the CIS states forthcoming on September 15, in Astana.