Russian and Azerbaijani Deputy PMs hold meeting in Baku

Azerbaijan's Deputy Prime Minister of Shahin Mustafayev and Russia's Deputy Prime Minister Alexei Overchuk met in Baku on October 13, according to the Azerbaijani Cabinet of Ministers.

The meeting focused on the current state and prospects of Azerbaijani-Russian economic cooperation in various areas.

In the context of strengthening transport links, particular attention was paid to the development of the North-South international transport corridor, and the importance of synchronized implementation of work to expand infrastructure along the corridor and ensure sustainable growth in freight traffic was emphasized.

The parties expressed satisfaction with the progress of joint projects in the areas of investment, industry, transport and transit, energy, customs, and other areas.

In the course of the meeting, the parties also exchanged views on the effective use of existing cooperation potential, further expansion of bilateral relations, and implementation of new joint initiatives.