Azerbaijan, France Presidents discuss Nagorno Karabakh conflict

According to the information the president of France wished the establishment of peace in South Caucasus.

Jacques Chirac said that this year will be celebrated as "Azerbaijani Year" in his country.

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev spoke about socio-political situation in the country and about economic projects implemented in the region. Azerbaijani president especially stressed that in the frame of his visit to Belgium last year, memorandum on strategical partnership on economic issues was signed between EU and Azerbaijan.

Ilham Aliyev spoke about the last stage of NK negotiations.

After the negotiations French president Jacques Chirac awarded Ilham Aliyev "Great Cross Commander of Honoured Legion" Order and in his turn Azerbaijani president awarded his counterpart "Heydar Aliyev" Order.

Then French president gave reception in honor of Ilham Aliyev.