Lavrov stated there is potential to increase trade with Azerbaijan.… (азербайджан · москва · лавров)
Lavrov stated there is potential to increase trade with Azerbaijan. During the negotiations between the foreign ministers of Russia and Azerbaijan in Moscow, it was noted that both sides understand the need for normalization of relations between the two countries, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov declared.
Consensus
- Sergey Lavrov met with Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov in Moscow on July 17, 2026.
- The two sides confirmed the normalization of Russian-Azerbaijani relations.
- Both countries expressed mutual interest in increasing trade volume and direct investments.
- They agreed to work toward fully realizing the potential of their bilateral relations as outlined in the 2022 Moscow Declaration.
Points of divergence
- Lavrov stated that there was a 'pause' in bilateral relations over recent months, which both sides agreed to fill. — interfax
- Bayramov emphasized the positive trend between the two countries despite global economic difficulties. — vesti
Coverage (3 sources)
- Lavrov states there is potential to increase trade volume with Azerbaijan — Интерфакс
- Azerbaijan's Foreign Minister says Moscow and Baku have overcome a difficult phase in relations — Интерфакс
- Russian and Azerbaijani Foreign Ministries Note Positive Dynamics in Bilateral Relations — Вести