BAKU, Azerbaijan, August 19. President of Russia Vladimir Putin expressed gratitude to Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev for his attention to the Russian language, Trend reports.
"In Azerbaijan, the Russian language is widely and freely used. We feel that this trend is actively supported by the leadership of the Republic of Azerbaijan. Ilham Heydarovich, we appreciate your attention to the Russian language," the Russian leader stated during a joint press briefing following talks with President Ilham Aliyev.
He also mentioned that the initiative to establish a Russian-Azerbaijani University in Baku is being discussed. "The President of Azerbaijan has supported this initiative. I hope that we will implement it relatively quickly," Vladimir Putin added.