Aliyev, Sarkozy discuss multi-faceted co-op
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev visiting France on Wednesday met
with his counterpart Nicolas Sarkozy.
During the meeting held at the Elysee Palace, the parties stressed successful development of political, economic, cultural relations between the two countries. President Sarkozy said France was interested in developing cooperation with Azerbaijan as the most stable and rapidly developing country in the region.
The two leaders discussed cooperation in the economic, energy and non-oil fields and expressed assurances for the expansion of cooperation in these areas.
Discussions also revolved around the Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict over Upper (Nagorno) Garabagh. The Azerbaijani leader briefed his French counterpart on Baku’s stance on the problem and the ongoing peace talks with Yerevan.
This is President Aliyev’s fifth official visit to France since taking office in 2003.*
During the meeting held at the Elysee Palace, the parties stressed successful development of political, economic, cultural relations between the two countries. President Sarkozy said France was interested in developing cooperation with Azerbaijan as the most stable and rapidly developing country in the region.
The two leaders discussed cooperation in the economic, energy and non-oil fields and expressed assurances for the expansion of cooperation in these areas.
Discussions also revolved around the Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict over Upper (Nagorno) Garabagh. The Azerbaijani leader briefed his French counterpart on Baku’s stance on the problem and the ongoing peace talks with Yerevan.
This is President Aliyev’s fifth official visit to France since taking office in 2003.*
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