This underlined Azerbaijan's interest in the OIV and its desire to become fully involved in the work of the Organisation.
H.E. Mr Elchin Amirbayov also confirmed that the Festival of Vine and Wine would again take place in Ganja in October 2015, and that it would be the occasion to open the Museum of Vine and Wine.
Jean-Marie Aurand expressed his satisfaction with the quality of relations with the Azerbaijani authorities, and with their wish to reinforce their presence within the various working groups of the Organisation. He confirmed that he would visit the Festival in Ganja, during which a training session on wine tasting in particular will be organised, according to the specifications of the OIV.
Finally, the Ambassador indicated that his country would like to host an OIV Congress in the near future.