Azerbaijan, France explore ways of boosting cultural relations
Baku, March 11 (AZERTAC). Azerbaijan`s minister of culture and tourism Abulfas Garayev has met French minister of culture and communication Frederic Mitterand to discuss prospects for developing the cultural relations between the two countries.
Garayev stressed reciprocal visits and meetings played important role in expanding the cooperation between Azerbaijan and France.
The Minister said the government of Azerbaijan attached a particular emphasis to developing tourism.
“The work continues to reconstruct museums, cultural facilities, and historical monuments. The country`s tourism potential is being strengthened.”
Garayev added: “As a result of the work done in the last few years Azerbaijan has successfully hosted a number of high-profile international events.”
The Minister also noted the government`s work to promote the Azerbaijani culture and national and moral values on a global scale.
“To promote the Azerbaijani art in the world`s largest museum, Louvre, was a very remarkable event for us.”
The French Minister hailed the construction work in Baku. He said he was amazed at the pace of construction work in the city, adding all buildings and facilities meet modern architectural styles.
“We are happy with your achievements and the projects you carry out to make your country more developed.”
Mitterand stressed the role of reciprocal meetings, expressing confidence “they will contribute to developing the economic, political and cultural relations between Azerbaijan and France.”
The French minister said: “We support all initiatives aimed at strengthening our friendly relations.”
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