"Rossiya 24" TV channel broadcast a 'Formula of Power' program by First Deputy Director General of TASS news agency Mikhail Gusman dedicated to the 30th anniversary of the restoration of Azerbaijan's state independence and the 60th birthday of President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev.
Ilham Aliyev confirmed that he has close personal relations with Russian President Vladimir Putin. "We meet with the President of the Russian Federation quite often, both in Russia and in Azerbaijan. Therefore, our communication and meetings are giving a very positive impetus to the development of our interaction. Our political activity is at a very high level," he said.
Speaking with Mikhail Gusman, Ilham Aliyev also noted the active humanitarian cooperation between Russia and Azerbaijan.
"Of course, humanitarian cooperation must be specifically noted. We always do that with the President of Russia. In my opinion, this is an example of cooperation between neighbors. The existence of more than 330 Russian-language schools in Azerbaijan, branches of leading Russian universities and a rich cultural program is highly valued in Russia. We are always in touch, working as close friends and partners," the Azerbaijani leader noted.
