BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 15. Azerbaijan and
China have discussed expanding cooperation in trade, investment,
energy, transport and logistics, as well as the Middle Corridor’s
role in strengthening regional and interregional connectivity.


This was reflected in the statement of the Ministry of Foreign
Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan published on its X
account.


The issues were discussed at a meeting between Azerbaijani
Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang
Yi, who is on a working visit to Azerbaijan. The meeting took place
as part of Wang Yi’s visit to Azerbaijan to attend the 7th Summit
of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures
in Asia (CICA), held under Azerbaijan’s chairmanship.


The ministers emphasized that the high-level dialogue, mutual
trust, and friendship between our nations serve as the main driving
force for our relations.


"The sides highly commended the rapid development of the
Comprehensive Strategic Partnership established in 2025. It was
emphasized that the landmark agreements reached during the State
Visit of the President of Azerbaijan to China provide a robust
foundation for expanding ties as the two nations approach the 35th
anniversary of their diplomatic relations in 2027," the post
reads.







Ministers discussed opportunities to deepen cooperation in trade
and economic relations, investment, energy, transport, logistics,
and connectivity, highlighting Azerbaijan’s role as a key link
between Asia and Europe and the growing importance of the Middle
Corridor in strengthening regional and interregional
connectivity.


The sides reaffirmed their commitment to mutual support within
the UN, CICA, and other international platforms.


The ministers also exchanged views on the broader regional
security situation and recent developments, emphasizing the
importance of sustained dialogue, diplomatic engagement, and
multilateral cooperation in addressing existing challenges.


In addition, Jeyhun Bayramov informed his counterpart about the
peace process with Armenia and Azerbaijan’s post-conflict and
rehabilitation efforts in the liberated territories.