BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 25. Azerbaijan and
Russia's Astrakhan region discussed the prospects for expansion of
cooperation.
According to the press service of the Cabinet of Ministers,
discussions were held during the meeting between Azerbaijani Prime
Minister Ali Asadov and Denis Afanasyev, Vice Governor and Chairman
of the Government of Russia's Astrakhan Region.
The meeting highlighted the high level of cooperation between
Azerbaijan and the regions of the Russian Federation, including
Astrakhan.
The sides noted with satisfaction the positive momentum in
trade, economic, and investment relations between Azerbaijan and
the Astrakhan region, and stressed the importance of expanding
cooperation in transport, logistics, cultural and humanitarian
ties, as well as education.
It was also highlighted that the Astrakhan is implementing a
project to build a preschool educational institution in
Azerbaijan’s Gubadli district, which was liberated from
occupation.
During the meeting, the parties also discussed further
strengthening cooperation in areas of mutual interest.
