Russian-Azerbaijani Relations as an Example of Multilateral Cooperation

The article is devoted to Russian-Azerbaijani relations and its significance for the Republic of Azerbaijan. The subject of the study is the current stage of Russian-Azerbaijani relations at the interstate level. The author has reviewed and analyzed the main areas of cooperation between the two states, such as economic, energy, military-political, humanitarian and cultural, in order to trace the evolution of Azerbaijani-Russian relations since their formation, as well as to show the transition to a new, higher level of development, which has affected foreign policy strategies of the two states. The author used general scientific methods, namely: analysis, synthesis, the method of comparative analysis, as the main method for studying specific foreign policy initiatives of Azerbaijan and Russia, as well as the principle of objectivity, which helped to identify the main trends in the development of bilateral Azerbaijani-Russian cooperation. Finally, with the help of a system-analytical method, the specific results of strategic partnership agreements in various areas were evaluated. The combination of these methods made it possible to reveal the following: since the coming to power of Heydar Aliyev in Azerbaijan and Vladimir Putin in Russia, since the 2000s, Russia and Azerbaijan have been gradually reaching the level of strategic partnership. The importance of interstate cooperation is backed up by relevant statements by statesmen of both states, interstate visits and high-level meetings, as well as quite specific foreign policy steps. The current stage of the dialogue between Azerbaijan and the Russian Federation is important. It creates conditions for cooperation, the essence of the problem, its consequences, allows us to understand its significance for peoples. During the dialogue in interstate relations, the position of neighboring states is discussed. This is the policy of states and undoubtedly affects world public opinion. Assessing the fullness of cooperation in various fields, we can say that Russia and Azerbaijan have a good foundation for the further development of bilateral relations, even despite some problem areas.