Azerbaijani FM meets outgoing French ambassador Anne Boullion

Azerbaijan's Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov received French Ambassador Anne Boullion on the occasion of the completion of her diplomatic term in the country, Report informs, citing the Foreign Ministry.

During the meeting, the sides discussed Azerbaijan-France relations as well as regional and international issues.

Minister Bayramov noted that Ambassador Boullion served in Azerbaijan during a historically significant period. He wished her success in her future endeavors and emphasized the importance of keeping dialogue channels open, despite existing challenges in bilateral relations.

The minister also briefed the ambassador on steps taken toward advancing the regional peace agenda, particularly highlighting the outcomes of the historic Washington meeting.

He underlined that Azerbaijan has consistently advocated for peace, as demonstrated by the Washington talks. The initialing of the Agreement on the Establishment of Peace and Interstate Relations between the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Republic of Armenia and the joint appeal for the closure of the OSCE Minsk Process and related structures were noted as key developments.

Ambassador Boullion expressed gratitude for the support and cooperation extended during her term in Azerbaijan.

The meeting also included an exchange of views on other issues of mutual interest.