Russian President Vladimir Putin and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev exchanged greetings ahead of a ceremonial parade in Beijing commemorating the 80th anniversary of the victory in World War II.
The two leaders shook hands ahead of a ceremonial parade in Beijing, which was held earlier today in Tiananmen Square.
President Putin also greeted Azerbaijan’s First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva with a handshake.
The heads of state met in an informal setting alongside other invited leaders and government officials who later attended the parade.
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