Envoy: Azerbaijan-China relations develop dynamically, steadily

Speaker of Azerbaijani Parliament Sahiba Gafarova has met with Ambassador of China to Azerbaijan Guo Min.

During the meeting, Gafarova said that there is a high dynamic of development in relations between Azerbaijan and China, Azertag reports, citing the Press and Public Relations Department of the Parliament.

Noting that the relations between the two countries are a strategic partnership, the speaker highlighted the successful cooperation between Azerbaijan and China in many areas.

She noted that the period of Guo Min's diplomatic activity in our country was also characterized by the development of bilateral ties.

Gafarova said that the high-level political dialogue between the heads of state of Azerbaijan and China, based on mutual trust, has created a solid foundation for the development of bilateral relations in all areas.

In addition, contacts between the president at the highest level play an important role in deepening and developing ties between the two countries in all areas. In this context, it was noted that Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev visited China five times.

Moreover, it was brought to attention that the Heydar Aliyev Foundation plays an important role in cultural and humanitarian ties between the two countries. It was noted that various projects are being successfully implemented together with the Chinese People's Society for Friendship with Foreign Countries.

During the talks, Gafarova also noted that mutual support is always shown in issues of particular importance for our countries.

Azerbaijan has always unequivocally supported the “one China” policy, the territorial integrity and sovereignty of China, the speaker said, adding that China has also always supported Azerbaijan’s territorial integrity and sovereignty.

The countries provide each other with mutual support within the framework of international organizations, she added.

The meeting, which discussed Azerbaijani-Chinese interparliamentary cooperation, also emphasized that ties in this direction serve to bring the two countries and peoples even closer together.

It was noted that there are opportunities for further expansion of interparliamentary relations both in a bilateral format and within international organizations.

For her part, Ambassador Guo Min expressed satisfaction with the implementation of activities in Azerbaijan.

She said that relations between Azerbaijan and China are developing dynamically and steadily.

The diplomat emphasized the important role of relations between the Azerbaijani and Chinese presidents in the development of ties.

The diplomat also conveyed congratulations on the occasion of COP29 in our country.

Noting the important role of inter-parliamentary relations in the development of relations between countries, the ambassador expressed gratitude to the Azerbaijani parliament for the support provided to China on key issues.

At the meeting, it was brought to attention that the ancient Silk Road connects peoples. Today, cooperation ties in this direction have also been established between the two countries.

Azerbaijan is one of the first countries to support the “One Belt, One Road” initiative put forward by the Chairman of China. Azerbaijan has implemented important projects in this area. The transport capabilities of Azerbaijan have increased significantly, and new opportunities have been created for the implementation of large economic projects.

During the conversation, information was also provided on major restoration and construction work carried out in the territories of Azerbaijan liberated from occupation, including the “smart city”, “smart village”, and “green energy” projects.

Ambassador Guo Min said she visited these areas and saw firsthand the work being done.

Furthermore, an exchange of views took place on other issues of mutual interest.