On April 8, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin met with Azerbaijani President's Representative for Special Assignments Khalafov, who is on a working visit to Moscow. This is stated in the report of the Russian Foreign Ministry.

“Mutual willingness for further active joint work on progressive strengthening of relations between Moscow and Baku in line with the Declaration on allied cooperation between the Russian Federation and Azerbaijan signed by the highest leaders of the two states on February 22, 2022 was confirmed.

The sides considered issues of deepening political dialog, building up trade and economic cooperation.

Special attention was paid to practical aspects of Russian cultural, humanitarian and information presence in the republic.

The importance of joint work to ensure stability and security in the South Caucasus and the Caspian Sea region was emphasized.

The meeting was held in a warm and friendly atmosphere traditional for relations between the two countries,” the Russian Foreign Ministry said.