BAKU, Azerbaijan, March 13. Trade turnover
between China and Azerbaijan reached $420 million in January 2026,
making China Azerbaijan's third largest trading partner for the
first time, Ambassador of China Lu Mei said at a briefing in Baku,
Trend reports.
"Not only is trade between the two countries rapidly growing,
but the quality and level of practical cooperation is also
significantly improving," she noted.
According to the ambassador, Chinese companies are actively
implementing projects in Azerbaijan in areas such as renewable
energy generation, automotive manufacturing, information and
communications technology, and construction materials
production.
"China and Azerbaijan are jointly promoting high-quality
cooperation within the framework of the Belt and Road Initiative.
The Trans-Caspian International Transport Corridor, which is part
of the Middle Corridor, is ensuring increased freight flows and
plays an important role in maintaining the stability of global
production and logistics chains," Mei underscored.
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