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Russia's Shoigu: Normalization of relations between Azerbaijan and Armenia is yielding results

Secretary of the Russian Security Council Sergei Shoigu

09 November 2026 15:46 (UTC +04:00)

The normalization of relations between Armenia and Azerbaijan is yielding results, Secretary of the Russian Security Council Sergei Shoigu said at a meeting of the Secretaries of the Security Councils of CIS countries, APA's Moscow bureau reports.

He stated that the situation in the South Caucasus is improving.

Shoigu emphasized the importance of opening transport links in the region.

Note that the 14th annual meeting of CIS Security Council Secretaries was held in Moscow. The meeting discussed security challenges and threats within the CIS, as well as possible joint response measures.

Azerbaijan was represented at the meeting by Secretary of the Azerbaijani Security Council Ramil Usubov. Armenian Security Council Secretary Alen Simonyan also attended the meeting.

Farid Akbarov

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