Baku:President of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, received Ramzan Kadyrov, Head of the Chechen Republic of the Russian Federation, on October 10, as reported by APA.
According to Azeri-Press news agency, President Aliyev expressed his pleasure in welcoming Kadyrov to Azerbaijan, emphasizing the enduring brotherly relations between the Azerbaijani and Chechen peoples. He acknowledged the rapid development of the Chechen Republic and extended his congratulations on its achievements.
Ramzan Kadyrov reciprocated the sentiments, highlighting the historical ties between Azerbaijan and Chechnya, and expressed personal condolences for the Baku-Grozny aircraft crash in December 2024. He also congratulated Azerbaijan on resolving the Garabagh issue and expressed confidence in lasting regional peace.
The meeting also included discussions on sports, with Kadyrov mentioning the ongoing World Judo Championships in Baku and the potential for joint sporting events, given the presence of the Vladimir Putin Judo Training Center in Chechnya.
Both leaders acknowledged the significant roles their fathers played in fostering modern relations between their peoples, and President Aliyev commended Kadyrov on the progress and stability achieved in the Chechen Republic. The conversation concluded with a mutual expression of goodwill and hopes for continued cooperation.