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Bilateral relations between Azerbaijan and the Russian Federation successfully develop in all areas, including in political, economic, humanitarian and other fields.

Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev made the remark in a meeting with a delegation led by Governor of Saint Petersburg, the Russian Federation, Georgy Poltavchenko.

The head of state said the visit of the delegation led by Poltavchenko created a good opportunity for strengthening the future cooperation with Saint Petersburg and discussing the issues of mutual interest within the framework of bilateral Azerbaijani-Russian relations.

Stressing the importance of the reciprocal visits and meetings on the level of heads of state, ministers and other levels, President Aliyev emphasized the necessity of strengthening the regional cooperation against the background of such a positive relationship.

Touching upon the Russian-Azerbaijani Interregional Forum held in the Russian city of Yekaterinburg, the president said this event has already become a tradition.

President Aliyev stressed that the forum was important in terms of both cooperation between regions and the implementation of economic projects. He voiced hope that cooperation between Azerbaijan and Saint Petersburg would be further expanded.

Poltavchenko, in turn, said he was born in Baku, adding his native Baku has been rapidly developing in the last years.

The governor said the First European Games were watched with great interest in Russia, and noted that the high level and quality preparations for the Games were possible thanks to personal leadership of President Aliyev.

Touching upon the cooperation with Saint Petersburg, Poltavchenko said this cooperation has traditionally been based on sincere relationship.

He further said his predecessor Valentina Matviyenko attached great importance to this cooperation, adding he will spare no efforts to strengthen the relations.

Poltavchenko said apart from economic, trade and other fields, Saint Petersburg was interested in boosting cooperation with Azerbaijan in shipbuilding sector.

During the Baku visit, the governor visited Icharisheher, one of the world`s cultural heritage sites, in Baku.

He viewed the Maiden Tower, which was built in the 7th-6th centuries BC, and restored in the 12th century, and the Palace of Shirvanshahs built in early 15th century and considered one of the landmark architectural monuments of Azerbaijan.

The governor signed the Icherisheher`s guest book, and he was presented with a keepsake.

The Russian delegation also visited the Alley of Honors to lay a wreath at the tomb of national leader, founder and architect of modern Azerbaijani state Heydar Aliyev.

They also put flowers at the grave of prominent ophthalmologist, academician Zarifa Aliyeva.

Then they visited the Alley of Martyrs to commemorate Azerbaijani heroes who gave their lives for the country`s independence and territorial integrity.

Georgy Poltavchenko laid a wreath at the Eternal Flame monument.

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