Azerbaijani, Chinese FMs discuss regional security
Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov met with Wang Yi, Foreign Minister of the Peoplechr("39")s Republic of China and Member of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, who arrived in Azerbaijan on a working visit to participate in the Seventh Summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia (CICA), held under Azerbaijanchr("39")s chairmanship.
According to Olaylar citing Azerbaijanchr("39")s Foreign Ministry, the sides emphasized that the high-level political dialogue, mutual trust and friendship between the leaders of the two countries serve as the main driving force behind the further development of bilateral relations.
They noted that the agreements reached during the Azerbaijani presidentchr("39")s state visit to China have created exceptional opportunities to expand cooperation across various areas. It was highlighted that the establishment of a comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries in 2025 made a significant contribution to elevating relations to a new level. The sides also stressed that the 35th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Azerbaijan and China, to be marked in 2027, will provide further momentum for the development of bilateral ties.
During the meeting, the parties highly valued the existing potential for expanding cooperation in trade, transport, investment, green energy, digital transformation, mechanical engineering, industry, agriculture, science, education, humanitarian affairs and other fields.
It was noted that economic and trade relations between Azerbaijan and China have been developing dynamically. According to the information provided, bilateral trade turnover reached approximately $5 billion by the end of 2025, while 567 Chinese companies are registered in Azerbaijan. The importance of the Intergovernmental Commission on Trade and Economic Cooperation, the main institutional mechanism of Azerbaijan-China trade and economic relations, was underscored.
The strategic importance of joint projects implemented within the framework of the Middle Corridor was particularly emphasized. The parties recalled Azerbaijanchr("39")s support for Chinachr("39")s Belt and Road Initiative as an important platform for strengthening transport connectivity across Eurasia, expanding trade ties and deepening economic cooperation. They also highlighted the positive contribution of the agreement on the mutual abolition of visa requirements, which entered into force in July last year, to increasing tourism, business activity and people-to-people contacts.
The ministers noted the importance of continuing mutual support and cooperation within international and regional organizations and reviewed joint activities within the UN, CICA, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), the UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP), COP and other platforms.
It was emphasized that Azerbaijan, as an active and responsible participant of the Global South, contributes to strengthening international cooperation, promoting multilateral diplomacy, defending the interests of developing countries and reinforcing solidarity in addressing global challenges.
Minister Bayramov briefed his counterpart on the new realities that have emerged in the region in the post-conflict period, large-scale reconstruction and rebuilding efforts in the territories liberated from occupation, as well as the Azerbaijan-Armenia peace and normalization process.
The sides also exchanged views on other regional and international issues of mutual interest.