Azerbaijan, France Look to Strengthen Relations Following Diplomatic Appointment

Azerbaijan’s Ambassador to France, Leyla Abdullayeva, has congratulated Sophie Lagoutte on her appointment as France’s ambassador and expressed optimism about strengthening ties between Baku and Paris.

Sharing her message on X, Abdullayeva congratulated Lagoutte on her appointment and expressed hope that their joint efforts would contribute to strengthening bilateral relations between Azerbaijan and France, The Caspian Post informs via Abdullayeva’s message on X.

Mes sincères félicitations, chère collègue @Sophie_Lagoutte. J’espère que nos efforts conjoints contribueront au développement des relations bilatérales entre 🇦🇿🇫🇷.

Təbrik edirəm və uğurlar arzulayıram. https://t.co/MhBYmsvkCg pic.twitter.com/WlxY2a1oaj

— Leyla Abdullayeva (@LAbdullayevaMFA) August 20, 2025

Azerbaijan and France have maintained diplomatic relations since 1992. The two countries cooperate in a wide range of areas, including politics, trade, culture, education, and energy. France is one of Azerbaijan’s key partners in Europe, particularly in the energy sector, where French companies have been involved in oil and gas projects in the Caspian region.