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Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and French President Nicolas Sarkozy attended a foundation-laying ceremony for the French Lyceum in Baku

A foundation-laying ceremony for the French Lyceum in Baku has been held.

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, French President Nicolas Sarkozy and Azerbaijani First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva attended the ceremony.

The ceremony participants warmly welcomed the Presidents of Azerbaijan and France.

First, the Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Government of the Republic of France on the establishment of a French Lyceum” was signed. On behalf of Azerbaijan, the document was signed by Foreign Minister Elmar Mammadyarov and on behalf of France by the Minister in Cooperation Issues under the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs, Anri de Rencur.

The Presidents of Azerbaijan and France reviewed a stand reflecting the appearance of the future Lyceum.

Then the foundation of the French Lyceum was laid. President Ilham Aliyev and French President Nicolas Sarkozy lowered a capsule into the foundation. The heads of state and Azerbaijani First Lady launched the grouting facility.

The Presidents of Azerbaijan and France reviewed a stand reflecting the appearance of the future Lyceum.