Baku: Azerbaijan’s Prime Minister Ali Asadov met with Igor Babushkin, the Governor of Astrakhan Oblast of the Russian Federation, during Babushkin’s visit to the country.
According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, the meeting underscored the effective cooperation between Azerbaijan and various regions of the Russian Federation, emphasizing Astrakhan Oblast. The discussions highlighted the potential for expanding collaboration in sectors such as economic, trade, and investment, along with transport-logistics, cultural-humanitarian, and education.
The talks also addressed the ongoing construction of a kindergarten in the Gubadli district, funded by Astrakhan Oblast. Developments concerning the North-South International Transport Corridor were reviewed, alongside concerns about the shallowing of the Caspian Sea.