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    AZERBAIJANI AMBASSADOR MEETS FRENCH STUDENTS

    news.az
    March 29 2010
    Azerbaijan

    Ambassador to France Elcin Amirbeyov delivered a lecture on
    "Azerbaijan`s foreign policy" for students of Paris Institute of
    Political Science.

    Ambassador Amirbeyov spoke of the Azerbaijan`s independent foreign
    policy. He said Azerbaijan is interested in peaceful co-existence
    with its neighbors.

    Amirbeyov briefed students on the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, Armenian
    aggression and its consequences. According to him, OSCE`s and Council
    of Europe`s documents clearly indicate that Armenia`s aggressive policy
    is unacceptable. He pointed out peaceful resolution of the conflict
    based on the territorial integrity of Azerbaijan was stressed at a
    NATO summit in Strasbourg and Kehl.

    The Ambassador pointed out Azerbaijan plays an exceptional role in
    ensuring Europe`s energy security.

    Amirbeyov noted Azerbaijan worthily fulfils its COE obligations
    concerning democracy, freedom of speech, rule of law, human rights. He
    pointed out the country puts emphasis on cooperation with the Council
    of Europe, European Union, OSCE and other international organizations.

    On the Azerbaijan`s European integration, the ambassador said the
    country develops economic, political and social cooperation with the
    European Union and takes an active part in the European Neighborhood
    Policy Elcin Amirbeyov gave a lecture at the invitation of Professor
    of the Paris Institute, Belgian Senator Anne Marie Lizin.

    Elchin Amirbayov also has visited the Institute of oriental languages
    and civilizations, INALCO, where he met its rector Jacques Legrand.

    The Ambassador gave an interview to AzerTAc`s Paris-based correspondent
    about his visit to the institute and meeting with the rector.

    The following are excerpts from the interview: "It was a
    familiarization visit. We discussed prospects for cooperation with the
    institute. Mr. Jacques Legrand highly praised INALCO`s cooperation
    with Azerbaijan. He said he visited Azerbaijan and was impressed by
    what he saw in the country which has ancient history and rich culture."

    "During the meeting we mostly discussed the activity of the
    department of Azerbaijani language at INALCO, which was inaugurated
    with participation of Azerbaijan`s first lady, President of the
    Heydar Aliyev Foundation, UNESCO and ISESCO Goodwill Ambassador
    Mrs. Mehriban Aliyeva."

    "Ninety languages, including Azerbaijani are taught in the institute.

    But, unfortunately, the languages are not taught on the same
    level here. And our major goal is to improve and strengthen the
    teaching of Azerbaijani. The teaching process must feature not only
    linguistic aspects of our language, but also historical and cultural
    characteristics of Azerbaijan. We proposed that the institute review
    its teaching program.

    "And rector Mr. Legrand showed positive attitude towards our proposal
    and agreed to visit Azerbaijan once again for concrete discussions.

    Now our embassy and the institute are working together to fix the
    date of Mr. Legrand`s visit."

    "It gives us great pleasure that Azerbaijani language has been taught
    for more than ten years in Paris, one of the largest European cities
    and the world`s cradle of culture."

    "At first, Azerbaijani language was taught in the institute in an
    unorganized manner. And including it in the official teaching program
    has been an extremely important step. But, of course, we must not stop
    on this. And cooperation between the institute and the Azerbaijani
    side is of essence here."
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