According to AssA-Irada, President Ilham Aliyev has accepted the invitation and will visit the French capital for the purpose, the Radio Liberty reported.

Lelouche said NATO backs peace in the South Caucasus. The alliance believes it is therefore essential to hold meetings on the level of presidents to discuss settlement of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict.

"In Paris, we will look for ways of resolving the conflict, which is very destructive. We need stability in the Caucasus. I have been in trenches in Karabakh and know how hard it is for both peoples. I am aware of the problems faced by refugees in Azerbaijan and regret their plight."

Touching upon NATO-Azerbaijan relations, Lelouche said the issue should be considered if Azerbaijan is willing to be admitted to NATO. The country is an associate member of the Assembly and bilateral cooperation is on a high level, the PA president added.

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