Published on: 2026-10-06
Source: Government of the Russian Federation –
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Deputy Chairman of the Government of Russia Alexey Overchuk held a meeting of co-chairmen of the Intergovernmental Commission on Economic Cooperation between the Russian Federation and the Republic of Azerbaijan together with Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Azerbaijan Shahin Mustafayev. Representatives of relevant structures, ministries, and agencies of Russia and Azerbaijan participated in the event.
Alexey Overchuk held a meeting of the co-chairs of the Intergovernmental Commission on Economic Cooperation between the Russian Federation and the Republic of Azerbaijan
During the meeting in Moscow, the current state of Azerbaijani-Russian trade and economic cooperation was reviewed, and prospects for its further development were discussed. The importance of regular contacts at the highest level for the development of bilateral interaction and the promotion of practical cooperation was noted.
The parties thoroughly examined issues of cooperation in trade and economic spheres, industry, energy, agriculture, transport, and logistics, as well as the progress in implementing the agreements reached at the highest level and decisions from the 24th meeting of the Intergovernmental Commission on Economic Cooperation between the Russian Federation and the Republic of Azerbaijan, held on April 16, 2026, in Zangilan.
Further measures to increase mutual trade turnover, expand trade and economic ties, and create favorable conditions for the activities of business entities of the two countries were discussed.
Special attention was paid to the development of transport links and increasing the efficiency of freight transportation between the two countries, the further utilization of the potential of the international transport corridor “North-South,” as well as issues related to the operation of checkpoints and the improvement of procedures for the passage of goods and vehicles through them.
The parties exchanged views on the prospects for implementing mutually beneficial projects that are of practical interest to Azerbaijan and Russia, and emphasized the importance of continuing work on further developing economic cooperation.
The importance of regular contacts between the relevant government bodies of the two countries was also emphasized in order to promptly consider and resolve issues of practical cooperation in all areas of bilateral interaction.
The meeting was held in a constructive and business-like atmosphere. As a result of the meeting, the readiness to continue joint work in areas of mutual interest was confirmed.
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