President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has received a Special Representative of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation for the normalization of Azerbaijan-Armenia relations Igor Khovaev.

During the meeting, the sides discussed the situation in the region, as well as the opening of the Aghdam-Khankendi and Lachin-Khankendi roads.

The head of state pointed out that even though the representatives of the Armenian population of the Karabakh region of Azerbaijan were invited to the capital Baku and other cities of Azerbaijan to hold discussions on reintegration issues, they refused.

Igor Khovaev noted that Russia would continue its efforts to normalize relations between Azerbaijan and Armenia and ensure lasting peace in the region.