The exhibition has been held here as part of the Cultural Values of Azerbaijan - the Pearl of Caucasus project organized by the Heydar Aliyev Foundation and supported by the Azerbaijani embassy. 
Speaking at the event, mayor of Romorantin-Lanthenay Jeanny Lorgeoux expressed satisfaction with the event and thanked President Ilham Aliyev and his spouse Mehriban Aliyeva for hospitality showed during the French parliamentary delegation`s visit to Azerbaijan.
According to him, President Ilham Aliyev, who successfully continues domestic and foreign policy defined by national leader Heydar Aliyev, makes every effort to modernize and develop the whole country. He noted Azerbaijan is a tolerant country.
Lorgeoux pointed out that 20 percent of Azerbaijani territories including Nagorno-Karabakh and surrounding were occupied with over a million people displaced from their homes.
Ambassador Elchin Amirbeyov pointed out Azerbaijan is keen on development of bilateral ties with France. Both countries celebrated 20 years of establishment of diplomatic ties. He noted France is Azerbaijan`s second largest trade partner.
The Ambassador pointed out that former French president Nicolas Sarkozy visited Azerbaijan last year and President Ilham Aliyev was welcomed by incumbent President Francois Hollande earlier in September. Discussions at the meeting revolved around development of bilateral relations.
He underlined energy-rich Azerbaijan plays an important role in ensuring energy security of Europe and transportation of Caspian energy resources to Europe.

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