MILITARY
Azerbaijan, China: development of military ties discussed
Beijing, April 30, AZERTAC
Azerbaijan’s Defense Minister Colonel General Zakir Hasanov has met with the Western Theater Commander of the People's Republic of China (PRC), Colonel General Zhao Zongqi, during his visit to the People’s Republic of China.
Expressing satisfaction with the meeting with the Azerbaijani delegation, Colonel General Zongqi stressed the importance of expanding bilateral military ties. He noted with satisfaction the creation of new opportunities for cooperation between the two countries within the framework of the "One Belt, One Way" initiative and the huge support of Azerbaijan for this strategy.
Colonel General Hasanov, having expressed gratitude for warm welcome and hospitality, stressed that friendly relations between Azerbaijan and China have deep roots.
Hasanov expressed gratitude to the Chinese side for supporting Azerbaijan's fair position in settlement of the Armenia-Azerbaijan, Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.
He emphasized that Azerbaijan also respects the "United China" policy of the People's Republic of China, supports this concept and recognizes organizations representing China in the international arena.
During the meeting held in a friendly and mutually trusting atmosphere, the sides discussed prospects for the development of cooperation in military, military-technical, military-educational and other spheres of mutual interest.
Shahin Jafarov,
Special correspondent