Azerbaijani Minister of Foreign Affairs Elmar Mammadyarov has met with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov in Moscow.

Lavrov expressed his confidence that the meeting will be productive. He described relations between the two countries as strategic. Lavrov underlined that relations between Azerbaijan and Russia are improving in all areas.

Minister Mammadyarov hailed relations between the two countries as excellent. Mammadyarov noted that they will discuss bilateral relations, global challenges, and cooperation in international organizations.

Mammadyarov also said the FMs will sign a plan for cooperation and consultations for 2017.