Azerbaijani president Ilham Aliyev received a Russian Federal Assembly delegation led by Valentina Matvienko, Speaker of the Federation Council of Russia.

The meeting took place in the Azerbaijani capital of Baku within the framework of the official visit by the delegation of the Russian Federation Council, according to Azerbaijani media.

The parties discussed a wide range of bilateral agenda. Matvienko noted that the leaders of Azerbaijan and Russia are in constant contact. The interlocutors discussed the current international situation also.

The day before, Valentina Matvienko was received by Ilham Aliyev's wife, First Vice President of Azerbaijan Mehriban Aliyeva. The interlocutors discussed bilateral relations.

During the meeting, it was noted that the relations between Azerbaijan and Russia are of a strategic alliance.