President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev on Thursday accepted the credentials of Sophie Lagoutte, the newly appointed ambassador of France, APA reports

Recalling his meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron in Copenhagen, President Ilham Aliyev stated that, as a result of that meeting, “past misunderstandings between the two countries have been resolved.”

“Emphasizing that a new era has begun in bilateral relations, the head of state highlighted the importance of restoring and developing contacts between people and business representatives, as well as enhancing cooperation in cultural and humanitarian fields,” adds APA.