FRANCE KEEN IN HIGHER DEVELOPMENT OF ECONOMIC RELATIONS WITH AZERBAIJAN
Having noted, that the relations between Azerbaijan and France have traditionally friendly character, minister Elmar Mammadyarov has emphasized necessity of more active participation of France within the framework of the Minsk Group and in the ongoing processes in region.
Having emphasized importance of settlement of regional conflicts, in particular the Armenia-Azerbaijan, Nagorny Karabakh conflict, for establishment of stability and safety in the region, the Minister has especially noted active participation of France in the economic life of Azerbaijan.
Ambassador Chantal Poiret, having expressed gratitude to the Azerbaijan side for fruitful cooperation and assistance rendered to her during work in our country, has emphasized confidence of expansion and henceforth relations between two states. She has stated that within 3 years of work in Baku was the direct witness of development of Azerbaijan people and statehood, has expressed hope for the prompt peace settlement of the Armenia-Azerbaijan, Nagorny Karabakh conflict due to joint efforts of the international community.
Having noted interest of her country in development of cooperation with Azerbaijan in oil branch, the Ambassador, speaking about activity of one of the authoritative oil companies of France - companies "Totalfinaelf " - in our Republic, and also necessity of strengthening of economic relations, informed that the delegation of businessmen of French province Validuaz in September - October of the current year will make visit to Baku.
Minister Elmar Mammadyarov wished the ambassador Ms. Chantal Poiret successes in the further activity.