Ilham Aliyev: Relations with France are important for Azerbaijan

“There are strong cultural ties between Azerbaijan and France, and the history of our cooperation clearly demonstrates this.” President Ilham Aliyev said this at an international conference on the topic “South Caucasus: Development and Cooperation”.

The head of state emphasized great achievements in a number of areas of cooperation.

“about 10 cities of Azerbaijan and France became twin. The opening of the Baku French Lyceum, as well as Azerbaijani -French University, is very positive results. A variety of cultural relations also continue,” the head of state said.

According to Ilham Aliyev, the general political relations have already been normalized.

“We understand that a strong Armenian diaspora negatively affects not only the decision -making process in France, but also the minds of people. Relations with France have always been important to us. Because France is one of the leading countries of the world. We also want To say that Azerbaijan is not at all like how Armenia represents it, ”the president of Azerbaijan emphasized.