Russian President Vladimir Putin has stated that contacts with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev are ongoing.

Speaking at the plenary session of the Valdai Discussion Club, Putin said that Azerbaijan supports the implementation of the International North-South Transport Corridor and considers the project promising, Operativ Media reports.

Putin noted that part of the route must pass through Azerbaijani territory, and working contacts are being maintained with Baku on this matter.

He also stated that Russia is ready to allocate credit funding for the implementation of the project.