Int’l terrorism combat discussed

Russian President Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with his Azeri counterpart Heydar Aliyev, as the two focused on cooperation in fighting international terrorism, regional security, as well as political and economic collaboration, Russian media reported Monday. The Presidents exchanged views on a negotiated settlement of the Armenian-Azeri conflict.

The Russian President centered on the same issues in a meeting with Armenian President Kocharian when on an official visit to Yerevan two days ago.*