BAKU — During a joint press briefing with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, Russian President Vladimir Putin underscored the importance of developing multifaceted friendly relations with Azerbaijan.

According to Azeri-Press News Agency, “Russia places great importance on the development of multifaceted friendly relations with Azerbaijan,” Putin stated, emphasizing the relationship’s foundation on equality and mutual respect. The Russian leader noted the significance of the historical, human, and cultural connections that have linked the two nations for centuries, underlying the deep-rooted ties that enhance their bilateral relations.