Baku: On October 16, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev accepted the credentials of Sophie Lagoutte, the newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the French Republic. The ambassador presented her credentials to the head of state.

According to Azeri-Press News Agency, President Ilham Aliyev recalled his meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron in Copenhagen, stating that past misunderstandings between the two countries have been resolved. He emphasized that a new era has begun in bilateral relations and highlighted the importance of restoring and developing contacts between people and business representatives, as well as enhancing cooperation in cultural and humanitarian fields.

Ambassador Lagoutte noted that a new page has opened in relations between Azerbaijan and France and pledged to spare no effort in further developing bilateral ties. The meeting addressed the successful development of Azerbaijan-France relations across various sectors, including high technologies and aerospace. Both parties highlighted the importance of resuming the activities of the Intergovernmental Commission, strengthening sister-city relations, organizing reciprocal visits by business delegations, and encouraging the participation of French companies in various projects.

The successful partnership between Azerbaijan and France in the energy sector was also emphasized, particularly the importance of cooperation with Total. During the conversation, both sides exchanged views on the prospects of bilateral ties in multiple fields and stressed the necessity of continuing cooperation.