POLITICS
Azerbaijan, France discuss prospects of relations
Baku, November 2, AZERTAC
Azerbaijan`s Foreign Minister Elmar Mammadyarov has met with members of the France-Azerbaijan Friendship Group at the French National Assembly.
The sides exchanged their views on the current state of cooperation, including prospects of development of bilateral relations between Azerbaijan and France in the fields of politics, economy, culture and sports. They noted that the reciprocal visits contribute to these relations.
Minister Mammadyarov mentioned that this year marks the 25th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations between Azerbaijan and France and both countries forged friendly ties based on mutual understanding throughout these years. The FM emphasized an exceptional role of First Vice-President of Azerbaijan Mehriban Aliyeva in developing cooperation between the two countries.
Head of the France-Azerbaijan friendship group Pierre-Alain Raphan stressed the importance of expansion of cooperation with the regions of France as well as increasing contacts between the parliamentarians. He also underlined the significance of enhancing friendship ties between the cities of both countries for further public awareness and promotion of Azerbaijan in France.
Elmar Mammadyarov touched upon the negotiations process on the settlement of the Armenia-Azerbaijan Nagorno-Karabakh conflict and stated that the justice is on the side of Azerbaijan and the conflict must be resolved within the sovereignty, territorial integrity and internationally recognized borders of Azerbaijan.