President of Azerbaijan notes positive dynamics in relations with Russia Ilham Aliyev stressed that his country looks forward to continue cooperation with Russia in order to normalize the situation in the region BAKU, May 11. /TASS/. President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has pointed out that his country is enjoying positive dynamics in relations with Russia. "It has been half a year since your last visit and we are pleased to point out the ongoing positive dynamics in our relations," Aliyev said during his meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in the Azerbaijani capital of Baku. Aliyev recalled that he held a telephone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin on May.