Azerbaijan and China discuss development of strategic partnership
Baku, October 15, AZERTAC
Azerbaijan’s Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov met with his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi, who is visiting Azerbaijan to attend the 7th Summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA), held under Azerbaijan’s chairmanship.
The ministers highlighted that high-level dialogue, mutual trust and friendship between the peoples of the two countries serve as key drivers of bilateral relations.
The sides welcomed the rapid development of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership established in 2025. They stressed that the significant agreements reached during the Azerbaijani President’s state visit to China had laid a solid foundation for expanding bilateral cooperation ahead of the 35th anniversary of diplomatic relations in 2027.
The ministers exchanged views on further strengthening cooperation in trade and the economy, investment, energy, transport, logistics and connectivity. They emphasized Azerbaijan’s strategic position as a link between Asia and Europe and the increasingly important role of the Middle Corridor in promoting interregional connectivity.
The sides reaffirmed their commitment to mutual support within the United Nations, CICA and other international forums.
They also discussed the broader regional security situation and recent developments, underscoring the importance of sustained dialogue, diplomatic contacts and multilateral cooperation in addressing current challenges.
Jeyhun Bayramov briefed his Chinese counterpart on the peace process with Armenia and ongoing restoration and reconstruction efforts in Azerbaijan’s liberated territories in the post-conflict period.
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