Baku/09.30.19/Turan: During the September 30 meeting, President Ilham Aliyev and the delegation of the French Senate discussed issues of strengthening bilateral relations.
The head of state"s website said in a statement that Aliyev noted a high level of political relations and spoke in favor of intensifying mutual visits at a high level and strengthening economic cooperation in various fields.
In response, the head of the France-Caucasus Senate Friendship Group, Alain Huper, said that the development of bilateral ties is of great importance in understanding. In particular, this applies to cultural exchange, cooperation in the scientific field, medicine and education.
The parties held discussions on the development of cooperation on these issues. -02D-
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