Emmanuel Macron confirms intention to work toward normalizing relations with Azerbaijan

French President Emmanuel Macron has reiterated his intention to work toward the normalization of relations with Azerbaijan.

According to Report, in his congratulatory letter to Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev on the occasion of Independence Day, the French leader recalled that following their meeting in Copenhagen on October 2 last year and their recent telephone conversation on May 21 this year, he would like to reiterate his intention to continue working toward the normalization of bilateral relations in order to harness their full potential, whether through dialogue on regional matters or cooperation in the fields of economy, culture, and education.

"I hope that, in a spirit of partnership, we will be able to overcome the recent difficulties hindering the development of our bilateral relations," Macron wrote.