Dagestani leader Ramazan Abdulatipov said in his message to the local parliament that cooperation with Azerbaijan played a special role in the foreign relations of the republic, although the economic ties of Makhachkala and Baku were minimal, Trend reports.
Abdulatipov reminded that he had met Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and members of his government in late 2013 and agreed to stimulate bilateral relations. The Dagestani leader noted that Azerbaijan had a lot to teach his republic about reforming the economy and administration.
Abdulatipov highlighted the cultural contacts of Azerbaijani and Dagestani communities.