Azerbaijani, Russian top diplomats explore regional cooperation

Azerbaijan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Jeyhun Bayramov held a telephone conversation with his Russian counterpart, Sergey Lavrov, on June 18.

The ministers discussed the current regional security situation in light of the Israel-Iran escalation, as well as bilateral and regional cooperation between Azerbaijan and Russia.

Foreign Minister Lavrov expressed his gratitude to Azerbaijan and its relevant institutions for facilitating the evacuation of Russian citizens, including cultural figures, from Iran.

Both sides voiced serious concern over the escalating regional tensions following the Israel-Iran crisis and emphasized the importance of resolving the conflict through diplomatic means.

The conversation also covered other issues of mutual interest.