Putin to pay state visit  to Azerbaijan

On August 18-19, Russian President Vladimir Putin will pay a  state visit  to Azerbaijan. "During the talks, issues related to the further development of Russian-Azerbaijani strategic partnership and alliance, as well as current international and regional issues, will be discussed.

The  adoption of a  Joint Statement by the heads of state is expected, and intergovernmental and other documents will be signed," the Kremlin's statement reads.