In a congratulatory message to French President Emmanuel Macron on the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev stated his readiness to start negotiations on a peace agreement with Armenia—but based on basic international principles such as territorial integrity, sovereignty, as well as the inviolability of internationally recognized borders.

"Emphasizing the importance of manifesting a constructive position by Armenia on this issue, we hope that France will support a peaceful agenda in the region," Aliyev added, Azerbaijani media reported.

In fact, the President of Azerbaijan is ready for peace with Armenia—but being guided solely by selective principles. Aliyev completely ignores some other basic international principles, such as the right of peoples to self-determination and non-use of force.

Also, he still disregards the existence of Armenian detainees in Azerbaijan. Turning the whole Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh) conflict upside down, ignoring the rights of Armenians, and keeping silent about the Azerbaijani-occupation of part of Artsakh and the Azerbaijani invasion of the sovereign territory of Armenia, Aliyev declares that "the opening of transport links promises great economic prospects to our region."