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Azerbaijan's embassy in France and permanent representation to UNESCO have co-organized an event celebrating 31 December -World Azerbaijanis Solidarity Day, AzerTag state news agency reported.

The event brought together representatives of the Azerbaijani embassy, European-Azerbaijan Society, French public figures and Azerbaijanis living and studying in the country.

Chargé d'Affairs of the permanent representation to UNESCO Anar Karimov spoke of the history of the World Azerbaijanis Solidarity Day, initiated by National Leader Heydar Aliyev.

The strengthening of relations with Azerbaijanis living abroad was a part of foreign policy of Azerbaijan, he said.

He also hailed the activity of the Azerbaijani House in Paris, European-Azerbaijan Society and "Ulduz" Association in increasing the French community's awareness of the Azerbaijani truths.

Karimov said thanks to President Ilham Aliyev's successful domestic and foreign policy, Azerbaijan's reputation had increased in international arena.

He also spoke of the role of Azerbaijan's first lady and President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation, Mehriban Aliyeva in informing the French public about the history and culture of the country.

Karimov said the Azerbaijanis living in France must exert all efforts to deliver the realities about the Armenia-Azerbaijan Nagorno-Karabakh conflict to local people.

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