Putin: Russia-Azerbaijan forum plays key role in strategic partnership

Stavropol, Russia, Sept. 28 By Elchin Mehdiyev – Trend: The Russia-Azerbaijan Interregional Forum, which brings together representatives of state and business structures, civil society institutions, and expert community, plays an important role in development of strategic partnership between Russia and Azerbaijan, President Vladimir Putin said in a message to participants of the forum being held in Stavropol Sept. 28. President Putin’s letter was read out by Russian Minister of Economy Maksim Oreshkin. “The forum also facilitates effective realization of serious potential of bilateral cooperation,” Putin said. “You are to review the issues of strengthening our cooperation in industry and agriculture, healthcare and pharmaceutics, analyze the possibilities of increasing tourist flow and youth exchange, and propose interesting and substantial projects in education, science and sports.” “I am confident that the decisions and recommendations to be developed during the open constructive discussions will be in demand in practice,” Putin said. “I wish you fruitful communication, achievement of goals, and all the best."