At the end of January 2007, the President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev will leave for France on an official visit, the French Ambassador to Azerbaijan Bernar du Shafo told, Trend reports.
He noted that this visit will differ from others with its solemnity. A very close co-operation will be established between Azerbaijan and France in the first half of the next year.
The first visit of the French President Jacque Chirac to Azerbaijan will also take place within the reported period.