Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev praised Russia’s pivotal role in securing the Caucasus region during a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
The discussions focused on economic cooperation, regional security, and the 50th anniversary of the Baikal-Amur Mainline (BAM) railway project.
Aliyev emphasized the importance of continued cooperation between the two countries, while Putin expressed a willingness to strengthen ties.
The meeting also touched upon the withdrawal of Russian peacekeepers from the Karabakh region, highlighting the evolving security landscape in the Southern Caucasus.