Baku, Azerbaijan, Feb.11
By Maksim Tsurkov - Trend:
There is a great potential to expand the participation of French companies in Azerbaijan's industrial parks, Azerbaijan's Minister of Economy and Industry Shahin Mustafayev said on Feb.11.
He made the remarks during a meeting with a delegation from France's Alsace region led by the member of the Senate of France, the former minister Jean-Marie Bockel.
Mustafayev emphasized the successful development of political and economic relations between Azerbaijan and France.
"The trade relations between the two countries are expanding and mutual investments are made," said the Azerbaijani minister. "French companies actively participate in the petrochemical, food, agricultural, machine engineering, tourism and other spheres in Azerbaijan."
Mustafayev added that Azerbaijan actively cooperates with French regions and the visit of the delegation from Alsace will give impetus to the further development of these relations.
There is a great potential for the development of relations in the sphere of agriculture and winemaking, as well as for the participation of French companies in Azerbaijan's industrial parks, according to the minister.
Jean-Marie Bockel, for his part, expressed hope for the further development of economic relations between the two countries.
Moreover, during the meeting, the sides discussed the issues of mutual interest and the prospects for the development of relations.
Edited by CN