Azeri Press Agency, Azerbaijan
Jan 30 2007

Azerbaijan and France sign 9 protocols

[ 30 Jan. 2007 20:54 ]

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev began his visit to France by
laying a wreath on the grave of Unknown Soldier today, APA European
bureau reports. Then the President visited Paris Mayor’s Office.

The head of the state was welcomed by Mayor of Paris Bertran Delanoe.
The Mayor of Paris said he is pleased to welcome Azerbaijani
President and is satisfied with the development of the relations
between the two countries. Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev spoke
about economic development of Azerbaijan, great economic projects of
the region and Nagorno Karabakh problem.
After the meeting with the mayor a reception was given in honour of
the Azerbaijani President.
Later the delegation led by Azerbaijani President met with the Prime
Minister of France Dominique de Villepin. It was noted the
cooperation between Azerbaijan and France is developing and the
documents to be signed will play a great role in the further
cooperation.
Later 9 documents were signed between Azerbaijan and France. They
are:

– `Agreement on mutual assistance and cooperation in the sphere of
civil defence and defence’ between Azerbaijan and French governments
– Memorandum on cooperation between Azerbaijani Culture and Tourism
Ministry and French Culture and Communication Ministry
– Protocol on cooperation in the sphere of museum between Azerbaijani
Culture and Tourism Ministry and French Culture and Communication
Ministry
– Memorandum on cooperation between National Libraries of both
countries
– Agreement on cooperation in the sphere of crediting between
Azerbaijani and French governments
– Understanding memorandum between Azerbaijan State Committee of
Family, Women and Children’s issues and French Ministry of Labour and
Social Equality
– Agreement on scientific cooperation between Azerbaijan National
Academy of Sciences and French Scientific Investigations Center
– Agreement on clearing the territories around Baku from waste
between Azerbaijani Economic Development Ministry and French
organization Svint
– Agreement on buying four planes between Azerbaijan Air Lines and
French company

Later Azerbaijani President met with the President of the French
Senate Christian Ponsele. Azerbaijani President is also expected to
meet with the President of French National Assembly Jean-Louis Debre,
French Foreign Minister Phillip Dust-Blazi, French Defence Minister
Michele Alliot-Marie, Minister of Agriculture and Fishing Dominique
Bussereau, Minister Delegate for Veterans’ Affairs Hamlaoui Mekachera
today.
The president is accompanied by Minister of Foreign Affairs Elmar
Mammadyarov, Emergencies Minister Kemaleddin Heydarov, Minister of
Economic Development Heydar Babayev and other members of the
government and businessmen. /APA/