Ilham Aliyev receives Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov in Baku

Ilham Aliyev Ramzan Kadyrov Baku Chechnya diplomatic meeting

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev received Ramzan Kadyrov, the head of the Chechen Republic, in Baku on October 10. During the meeting, Aliyev emphasized the deep-rooted brotherhood and cooperation between the two peoples.

Kadyrov highlighted the historical ties between the regions, referencing the relationship between former Azerbaijani President Heydar Aliyev and Chechnya’s first President, Ahmet Kadyrov. He described the visit as a meeting between brothers rather than mere neighbors. Kadyrov also expressed condolences regarding a Baku-Grozný plane crash involving Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) and congratulated Azerbaijan on the resolution of the Karabakh issue.

Additionally, reports noted a brief encounter between Ilham Aliyev and Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the Caspian Ecological Summit, where discussions touched upon the Caspian Sea's environmental security and water levels.

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Ahmet Kadyrov · Azerbaijan · Azerbaijan Airlines · Chechen Republic · Chechnya · Heydar Aliyev · Ilham Aliyev · Kazakhstan · Ramzan Kadyrov

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[○ 1 SOURCE] Flight data recorder (FDR) data confirmed the aircraft engines were operating without technical problems until the accident.
[● 3 SOURCES] Ramzan Kadyrov met with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev in Baku on October 10. az.trend.az
[○ 1 SOURCE] The aircraft lost GPS signals while flying in the airspace of the Russian Federation.
[○ 1 SOURCE] The December 2024 plane crash resulted in the deaths of 35 passengers and 3 crew members.
[○ 1 SOURCE] An Azerbaijan Airlines Embraer 190-100 IGW crashed near Aktau Airport in Kazakhstan in December 2024.
[● 3 SOURCES] Kadyrov expressed condolences regarding the December 2024 Baku-Grozny plane crash. az.trend.az