First Lady of Azerbaijan, Heydar Aliyev Foundation`s President, UNESCO and ISESCO Goodwill ambassador, MP Mehriban Aliyeva met former Director-General of UNESCO Koichiro Matsuura on Friday.
Mrs. Aliyeva underlined the importance of the World Forum on Intercultural Dialogue. According to her, Baku has already become an area where high-level international events are held.
The First Lady recalled her meetings with UNESCO`s former Director-General and how they celebrated together the Novruz holiday in Baku. She also stressed the importance of his participation in the Forum.
Matsuura, in turn, underscored the importance of the Forum for expansion of cooperation among civilizations.
The former Director-General said their celebration of Novruz holiday in Baku made deep impression on him.
He also said great positive changes took place in Baku since his last visit to the city.

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