Russian FM Sergey Lavrov and Azerbaijan’s newly-appointed Foreign FM Bayramov discussed the situation on the Azerbaijani-Armenian border via phone talks, Russian MFA reported.

According to the statement, Lavrov congratulated Bayramov on his appointment to an important state post, the parties also confirmed their mutual disposition to further develop strategic partnership relations between Russia and Azerbaijan.

“The ministers agreed to continue close interaction on a wide range of agenda, including the issues of countering the new COVID-19 infection and its consequences, as well as facilitating the return of citizens of the two countries to their homeland,” the Russian MFA added.