Azerbaijani FM meets diplomatic adviser of French president
By Trend
Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Elmar Mammadyarov met with the Diplomatic Adviser to the President of the French Republic Philippe Etienne during his working visit to France, the Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry said in a message on January 17.
The sides expressed satisfaction with the development of political dialogue between the two countries and stressed the importance of high-level visits in further deepening of political relations.
Mammadyarov briefed Etienne about the negotiations to settle the
Armenia-Azerbaijan Nagorno-Karabakh conflict and reiterated
Azerbaijan's fair position on the settlement of the conflict, based
on the norms and principles of international law.
During the meeting the development of humanitarian and
economic-trade relations between the two countries was commended.
In this regard, the joint Azerbaijani-French University, the
activities of the French lyceum, the support provided for teaching
of French, exchange of students, the establishment of relations
between the regions of two countries, and the expansion of trade
relations were noted.
Mammadyarov spoke about the transport and energy projects
implemented in the region with the initiative and support of
Azerbaijan and the fundamental reforms and measures taken to
develop non-oil sector in Azerbaijan. He invited French companies
to be more closely involved in Azerbaijan's non-oil sector.
The sides with satisfaction noted the support provided by France
for the development of Azerbaijan's relations with the European
Union.
During the meeting, the sides also praised Azerbaijan's tradition
of multiculturalism and its contributions to intercultural and
interfaith dialogue.
Furthermore at the meeting, the sides exchanged views on regional
and global issues.
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