French Ambassador to Azerbaijan, Ann Buayon
Baku hosted a celebratory event today marking France’s Independence Day, an occasion underscored by the performance of the national anthems of both Azerbaijan and France. In a noted deviation from tradition, for the second consecutive year, no representative from the Azerbaijani authorities delivered a speech at the event.
French Ambassador to Azerbaijan, Ann Buayon, took the stage to welcome guests and highlight the significance of French-Azerbaijani relations and the importance of French Independence Day. She underscored the strong bilateral ties and mutual interests that bind the two nations.
Ambassador Buayon also turned the spotlight on the upcoming Olympic and Paralympic Games set to take place in France this year, extending her best wishes to the Azerbaijani athletes participating in the events. Furthermore, she reiterated France’s unwavering support for Ukraine amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.
"This evening provides an opportunity for me, the embassy, and the French Institute to welcome and thank all our partners in Azerbaijan," Ambassador Buayon remarked. "These partnerships breathe life into the economic, academic, scientific, cultural, and educational ties between France and Azerbaijan. I extend a warm welcome to all Francophones and French teachers here. Despite the challenging times, I am deeply appreciative of my team at the embassy and the French Institute, who have remained motivated and positive throughout the year."
The ambassador also expressed her views on COP 29, the major climate conference scheduled to be held in Baku this year. "We recognize the busy months ahead as Baku prepares to host COP 29. I wish Azerbaijan full success in its presidency to ensure that the spirit of cooperation prevails in the interests of our planet and future generations," she added.
The ambassador's remarks reflected a commitment to continuing and strengthening these ties through collaboration in various sectors, from culture and education to science and environmental stewardship.
Politics
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Germany's Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock, who arrived in Baku today, held a press conference at the COP29 climate conference. When asked about the arrested climate activists and opposition figures in Azerbaijan, she stated that Germany advocates for the release of government critics and that she would raise this issue during her meeting with Azerbaijan's Foreign Minister. She specifically mentioned the name of Professor Gubad Ibadoglu, a doctor from Dresden University.
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On November 21, climate activists held a series of protests at the COP29 climate conference in Baku. The main themes of the protests included nuclear weapons testing, animal killings, protection of rivers and water bodies, and environmental pollution.
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The General Assembly of the Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum (EaP CSF) adopted a resolution on Friday reaffirming its commitment to democratic reforms, regional stability, and European integration amidst escalating geopolitical tensions driven by Russia's ongoing aggression in Ukraine.
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Activist Nijat Ibrahim, who was detained in Baku pre-trial detention center-1, inflicted numerous wounds on himself on November 20 in protest against unjustified criminal prosecution, his wife Parvin Ibrahim told Turan. According to her, on November 21, her husband called her and informed her that the day before he had inflicted incised wounds on himself with a piece of mirror. In particular, he cut his throat and ears.
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