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Baku, Azerbaijan, Sept. 30
Trend:
President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has received a delegation led by member of the National Assembly of the French Republic, President of the Association of Friends of Azerbaijan in France Jean-Francois Mancel.
Member of the National Assembly of the French Republic, President of the Association of Friends of Azerbaijan in France Jean-Francois Mancel said relations between France and Azerbaijan have reached a very good level recently.
He noted that recent opening of the Azerbaijani Village in Paris with the participation of Azerbaijan`s first lady Mehriban Aliyeva made very big impression on all participants and increased interest in the country. Saying he is accompanied by a 25-man delegation, Jean-Francois Mancel added that some of delegates are now in Shaki, and then will visit Ganja.
President Ilham Aliyev said he is satisfied that Mancel visits the country accompanied by a large entourage, noting that the trip will create the good opportunity for them to familiarize themselves with Azerbaijan.
Stressing the importance of the opening of the Azerbaijani Village in the center of Paris, the head of state noted that several such projects have been implemented in the French capital, and that residents of France and Paris appreciate them.
President Ilham Aliyev thanked Jean-Francois Mancel for his active participation in large-scale presentations relating to Azerbaijan. The head of state emphasized that such kind of events, as well as visits of famous French figures to Azerbaijan will pave the way for a wider promotion of the country in France and expansion of the bilateral relations.