Recalling his meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron in Copenhagen, President Aliyev emphasized that the issues which had previously caused misunderstandings between the two countries “now belong to the past.” He noted that a new era has begun in the bilateral agenda, stressing in particular the importance of restoring and developing human, business, and cultural ties between Azerbaijan and France.
For her part, Ambassador Lagoutte stated that a new page has opened in relations between the two countries and pledged to make every effort to further strengthen them.
During the meeting, the sides discussed the successful development of Azerbaijan–France relations in various fields, including high technology and the aerospace sector. The importance of reactivating the Intergovernmental Commission was underlined, along with the role of twin-city partnerships, reciprocal visits of business delegations, and the participation of French companies in diverse projects.
The sides also noted the successful partnership between Azerbaijan and France in the energy sector, highlighting the importance of cooperation with Total in this area.
An exchange of views was also held on the future prospects of bilateral relations in multiple fields, with both parties emphasizing the need to continue and deepen cooperation.
