Azerbaijan PM Holds Talks with Astrakhan Governor on Cooperation

Azerbaijan's Prime Minister Ali Asadov met with Igor Babushkin, the governor of Russia's Astrakhan region, during his visit to Azerbaijan on December 16, according to the Cabinet of Ministers.

During the meeting, the parties highlighted Azerbaijan's effective cooperation with various Russian regions, including Astrakhan, The Caspian Post reports, citing local media.

The discussions emphasized the strong potential to expand collaboration in trade, economic and investment areas, as well as in transport and logistics, cultural-humanitarian, and educational fields.

Astrakhan region's support for the construction of a kindergarten in Azerbaijan's Gubadli district was noted.

The conversation also focused on the development of the International North-South Transport Corridor and addressed the issue of Caspian Sea shallowing.