Azerbaijan and Russia have discussed the current state and
prospects of bilateral trade and economic cooperation during a
meeting between Azerbaijani Deputy Prime Minister Shahin Mustafayev
and Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexey Overchuk in Moscow on
October 5.
The meeting was held as part of Mustafayev’s visit to Russia
with an Azerbaijani delegation.
The sides stressed the importance of regular high-level contacts
in developing bilateral relations and expanding practical
cooperation.
They reviewed opportunities to deepen cooperation in trade,
investment, industry, energy, agriculture, transport and
logistics.
The officials also discussed the implementation of agreements
reached at the highest level, as well as decisions adopted at the
24th meeting of the Azerbaijan-Russia Intergovernmental Commission
on Economic Cooperation, held in Zangilan on April 16.
Measures to increase bilateral trade and expand economic ties
were also on the agenda. The sides stressed the importance of
creating favorable conditions for businesses from both
countries.
Particular attention was paid to developing transport links and
improving the efficiency of freight traffic between Azerbaijan and
Russia. The sides also considered ways to make greater use of the
potential of the International North-South Transport Corridor.
The officials discussed the operation of border crossing points
and ways to improve procedures for the passage of cargo and
vehicles.
They also exchanged views on prospects for implementing mutually
beneficial projects of practical interest to both countries and
stressed the need to continue efforts to further develop economic
cooperation.
During the visit, Mustafayev also met with Russian Deputy Prime
Minister Alexander Novak. The sides discussed the current state and
prospects of bilateral relations, with particular focus on economic
and trade cooperation, including industry, energy, transport and
logistics.
Mustafayev also held meetings with Emin Agalarov, Chairman of
the Board of the Azerbaijan-Russia Business Council, and Alexey
Repik, Chairman of the Russia-Azerbaijan Business Council. The
meetings focused on the development of economic, trade and
investment ties between the two countries.