BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 14. President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received Wang Yi, a member of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China, on October 14.
According to the Azerbaijani Presidential Press Service, the meeting focused on strengthening the strategic partnership between Azerbaijan and China, expanding economic cooperation and developing transport and energy projects.
President Aliyev recalled his state visit to China and meetings with Chinese President Xi Jinping, highlighting the importance of the Joint Statement on Strategic Partnership adopted during the visit. He noted that the agreement had elevated bilateral relations to a new level.
Wang Yi conveyed greetings from President Xi Jinping to the Azerbaijani leader. President Aliyev expressed his appreciation and asked the minister to convey his greetings to the Chinese president.
The Chinese foreign minister described Azerbaijan as a reliable and long-term partner, praising the country's development and its growing role in international and regional affairs.
Wang Yi reaffirmed China's consistent support for Azerbaijan's territorial integrity and sovereignty. He also congratulated Azerbaijan on its chairmanship of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA) and hosting the organization's summit in Baku.
President Aliyev praised China's development and its support for the interests of the Global South and sustainable development. He reiterated Azerbaijan's firm commitment to the One China policy.
The Azerbaijani leader emphasized the importance of China's Belt and Road Initiative, recalling that Azerbaijan was among the first countries to support the project.
Both sides discussed the development of the Middle Corridor, with President Aliyev highlighting expanding opportunities for bilateral cooperation in transport and logistics. Wang Yi acknowledged Azerbaijan's strategic position along the corridor.
The meeting also addressed growing trade and economic relations, including Chinese companies' participation in investment projects across Azerbaijan.
The officials exchanged views on renewable energy cooperation and reaffirmed their countries' commitment to working together against separatism, extremism and radicalism.
