President Aliyev meets with French President

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has met with President of the French Republic Francois Hollande in Paris.

A guard of honor was arranged for the head of state in front of the Elysee Palace, Azertac reported. 

Francois Hollande greeted President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev.

The heads of state posed together for photographs.

The presidents praised excellent ties between Azerbaijan and France. They noted the role of reciprocal visits in the development of bilateral relations. Cooperation between Azerbaijan and France in a variety of areas was emphasized, including in transportation, agriculture, infrastructure, space industry, tourism, renewable energy, environmental cooperation.

The heads of state also discussed the Armenia-Azerbaijan Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.

A ceremony of signing documents between Azerbaijan and France was held with the participation of President Aliyev and President Hollande in Paris.

Hollande has hosted a dinner party for President Aliyev and first lady Mehriban Aliyeva.

The presidents made speeches at the event.

Following the ceremony of signing documents, President Aliyev and President of the French Republic Francois Hollande have made press statements.