Azerbaijan, France discuss prospects for cooperation
Baku, February13 (AZERTAC). Azerbaijani Minister of Industry and Energy Natiq Aliyev has met a delegation led by Former French Prime Minister Dominique de Villepin to discuss prospects for cooperation between the two countries. The Azeri Minister praised the Azerbaijan-France relations. He noted reciprocal visits of parliamentary groups contributed to strengthening the dialogue between the two countries. “France is the second country to recognize Azerbaijan`s independence, and it plays an important role in EU-Azerbaijan cooperation as part of the European Neighbourhood Policy.”
Dominique de Villepin also praised the relations between the two countries. The Former French Premier stressed the importance of the activities of French energy companies, including Total and Gaz De France (GDF), in Azerbaijan.
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