BAKU, Aug. 19 (Xinhua) -- During the Russian leader's two-day state visit to Azerbaijan, President Vladimir Putin and his counterpart Ilham Aliyev signed a joint statement at the Azerbaijani leader's residence, "Zagulba," on Monday, further solidifying the relationship between the two nations.
In addition to the joint statement, 6 other documents were signed between the two countries' state agencies. These included 3 inter-governmental agreements on cooperation in food safety, plant quarantine and protection, healthcare, medical education, and science.
Three memoranda of understanding were also inked, covering labor inspection, climate change, and cooperation between the Russian Direct Investment Fund and the Azerbaijan Export and Investment Promotion Agency.
"These documents, particularly the joint declaration of the presidents, reaffirm the friendly and allied nature of our relations," said President Aliyev in a press statement following the talks with Putin.
After the negotiations, Aliyev introduced Putin to the "White City" urban development project, aimed at revitalizing the eastern part of Baku. The presidents also visited the Holy Myrrhbearers Cathedral in Baku. ■
