Azerbaijan's first lady, president of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation Mehriban Aliyeva has met with Cannes Mayor David Lisnard.

Mr. Lisnard said Azerbaijan has been organizing high-profile events in Cannes for two years already, saying this time sport is the main focus of attention.

Mehriban Aliyeva said she is happy to present Azerbaijan's cultural values in Cannes.

She said this year's program features mainly sports events, adding that it is connected with Baku hosting the inaugural European Games in 2015.

The sides also discussed the implementation of joint projects.