At the invitation of Foreign Minister of France, Laurent Fabius, the Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Elmar Mammadyarov, will pay a visit to Paris on July 31, said the French Ambassador to Azerbaijan, Pascal Monier, on July 14 at a reception to mark the national holiday of France, the Bastille Day.
The French diplomat noted with satisfaction the successful development of bilateral relations in various spheres. He pointed to the presence of French companies in the energy and non-oil sector of Azerbaijan.
The Ambassador noted the potential for cooperation in the fields of transport, environment, urban infrastructure, agriculture, etc. Monier also focused on the development of relations in the field of education, culture and humanitarian sphere.
However, he stressed the construction of a French lyceum in Baku, in which 700 children will study.
An example of successful cooperation in the cultural sphere Monier called the exhibition "Treasures of France" in spring this year, which was attended by 40,000 people, as well as organizing exhibitions "Flight of Baku" in Paris. The Azerbaijani Finance Minister, Samir Sharifov, passing greetings of the President and the government of Azerbaijan, noted great importance attached by Baku to relations with Paris. He also noted that Azerbaijan is one of the largest trading partner of France in the CIS, and the largest partner in the South Caucasus. Sharifov also appreciated the support by France the Azerbaijan's integration into European structures and the formation of democratic institutions.
However, Sharifov noted that Azerbaijan calls on France, as co-chair of OSCE Minsk Group, to improve efforts for the resolution of the Karabakh conflict on the basis of international law and territorial integrity of Azerbaijan. -06C--
Social
-
Azerbaijan's Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources (MENR) has reported large-scale efforts to restore forests across the country, planting tens of thousands of saplings to expand forested areas. However, critics claim that the ministry simultaneously facilitates deforestation by leasing land to private companies.
-
On Sunday, December 22, changeable cloudy weather is expected in Baku and the Absheron Peninsula. Drizzle is possible during the night and morning in some areas of the peninsula. Moderate southwest winds will prevail. The air temperature will be 5-8°C at night and 9-11°C during the day, according to the National Hydrometeorological Service of the Ministry of Ecology.
-
Baku, often called the "Caucasian Dubai," is increasingly known for systematic violations of residents' housing rights. During urban renovations and the construction of elegant new buildings, thousands of families in Azerbaijan’s capital have been unlawfully deprived of their homes. Many, recognizing the futility of resistance, settle for inadequate monetary compensation for their irreplaceable property. A minority, placing faith in the Housing Code, demand fair compensation from construction companies but often lose everything—both their homes and any form of recompense.
-
Azerbaijani team prepares to compete in three prestigious international Olympiads The preparation of young programmers representing Azerbaijan in international Olympiads continues successfully. In collaboration with Azercell, the Ministry of Science and Education, and the Institute of Education, the latest “Informatics Camp” was held at the Baku Higher Oil School.
Leave a review