Press release on Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's telephone conversation with Foreign Minister of the Republic of Azerbaijan Jeyhun Bayramov
18 June 2025 19:12
1042-18-06-2025
On June 18, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov had a telephone conversation with Foreign Minister of Azerbaijan Jeyhun Bayramov at the Russian side's initiative.
Sergey Lavrov expressed sincere gratitude to the Azerbaijani partners for their assistance and heedful attitude toward Russians returning home from Iran via Azerbaijan's territory. Moscow appreciates this response of a true ally to the difficult situation Russians found themselves in.
Both foreign ministers also stressed the importance of the Tchaikovsky Symphony Orchestra's performance in Baku on June 16 as a gesture of appreciation to Azerbaijan for its support in facilitating the musicians' return to Russia. They stressed that the concert was a highlight of the enduring friendship and cultural ties between the Russian and Azerbaijani nations.
The ministers discussed a range of pressing bilateral and international issues, including the developments in the Middle East and in the South Caucasus.
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