On December 21-22, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation A.V. Grushko held inter-ministerial consultations on regional and European security issues with Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan A.B.Azimov in Baku.
A.V. Grushko was also received by the Assistant to the President of the Republic of Armenia for Foreign Policy H.F.Gadzhiev. Meetings were held with the Representative of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan on special assignments E.O.Amirbekov and Chairman of the Committee of the Milli Majlis of Azerbaijan on International Affairs and Interparliamentary Relations S.I.Seyidov.
A thorough exchange of views was held on the current situation in Transcaucasia and in the field of European security, including cooperation in the OSCE, the situation in the Council of Europe, and relations between our countries with the European Union and NATO. Topical issues of the bilateral and international agenda were also touched upon.
The leading role and special responsibility of the States of the region in maintaining stability and security in the South Caucasus were emphasized.
Both sides confirmed their commitment to maintaining a close dialogue on regional and European security issues.
A source: mid.ru
