“French Polynesia and New Caledonia have been recognized as non-self-governing territories by the United Nations since 1946-1947. However, their decolonization process is still delayed,” Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev said on Wednesday.

A study titled, “The Evolution of French Colonialism: Political and Constitutional,” was presented at the 2nd Shusha Global Media Forum on Monday.

A Declaration on the establishment of an International Liberation Front was signed on Thursday following the first Congress of Independence Movements from French-colonized territories held in Baku, News.Az reports.

The first Congress of Independence Movements from French-colonized territories has today kicked off in the Azerbaijani capital city of Baku.

The first Congress of Independence Movements from French-colonized territories is scheduled to be held in Baku on July 17-18.

Anadolu Agency has published an article titled "France in hot water as colonies increasingly demand independence." News.Az reprints the article.

On June 1, a delegation from Maohi Nui (French Polynesia) visited the Media Development Agency of Azerbaijan, News.Az reports.

France violates the right to independence of the French Polynesian state and people, Maurea Tuaiahutapu, Chairperson of French Polynesia’s Finance, General Economy and Budgetary Monitoring Committee, said on Thursday.

France keeps ignoring United Nations resolutions, Marania Vaianui, foreign relations adviser to the deputy chairman of Tavini Huiraatira, the ruling party of French Polynesia.

The head of a French Polynesian delegation, Maamaatuaiaahutapu, said that they need Azerbaijan’s support.