The expert pointed to the common interest of Russia and Azerbaijan in economic projects.

Russia and Azerbaijan are interested in joint economic projects that are important for the entire South Caucasus. Milan Lazovich, an expert at the Russian Council on International Affairs (RIAC), said this on Tuesday, July 1.

"Stable relations between Russia and Azerbaijan are important for the entire regional dynamics and economic ties in the South Caucasus," he stressed in an interview with Lenta.Ru .

According to Lazovich, the international North—South transport corridor, which runs through the territory of Azerbaijan and connects Russia and India, stands out among such projects. He added that emotions prevail in the relations between the two countries at the moment, but we can hope for future cooperation.

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The scandal over detentions in the Urals continues in Baku.

On June 30, Azerbaijani law enforcement agencies conducted an operation in the office of the Sputnik Azerbaijan news agency, reports NSN.

On July 1, the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Azerbaijan announced the detention of seven people as a result of an operation at the office of the Sputnik Azerbaijan agency, two of them were arrested. 360.ru .

It is noted that a criminal case has been opened under the article on fraud and the legalization of property obtained by criminal means. Life.Ru .

On the same day, Azerbaijani Ambassador to Russia Rahman Mustafayev was summoned to the Russian Foreign Ministry because of Baku's unfriendly actions in connection with the illegal detention of Russian journalists, RT reports. The diplomat stayed in the ministry building for about an hour.