Ilham Aliyev received credentials of incoming ambassador of France

President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has accepted the credentials of the newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the French Republic Anne Boillon.

The ambassador presented her credentials to President Ilham Aliyev.

President Ilham Aliyev then had a conversation with the ambassador.

President Ilham Aliyev noted that last year marked the 30th anniversary of establishing diplomatic relations between Azerbaijan and France. The head of state pointed out the rich history of diplomatic relations between the two countries over the years.

The President of Azerbaijan expressed hope that the coming period will be more fruitful in developing bilateral relations and cooperation between the two countries within international organizations.

The ambassador recalled National Leader Heydar Aliyev`s visit to France in 1993 and said that she would spare no effort to contribute to developing relations between Azerbaijan and France during her tenure.

During the conversation, the sides touched upon regional issues. Although Armenia has made baseless claims about the alleged closure of the Lachin-Khankendi road across Azerbaijan recently, the head of state said that these claims are entirely false and nonsense. President Ilham Aliyev underlined that the transportation of civilian goods and civilians is ensured on this road through Russian peacekeepers and the International Committee of the Red Cross. “Since December 12, the passage of nearly 1,000 vehicles through this road in both directions has been ensured.”

The head of state stressed the importance of putting an end to the illegal exploitation of mineral deposits in the territories of Azerbaijan, where Russian peacekeepers are temporarily stationed, and ensuring the constant monitoring of these deposits by the country.

President Ilham Aliyev wished the ambassador success during her diplomatic tenure in Azerbaijan.