Baku, Azerbaijan, April 23. Azerbaijani
President Ilham Aliyev’s recent visit to the People’s Republic of
China carries great significance, Head of the sector at the Center
for Social Research, political analyst Ilyas Huseynov told Trend.
Huseynov emphasized that the visit can be viewed as a key step
in strengthening bilateral relations, as well as in advancing
multilateral cooperation.
“The range, diversity, and significance of the documents signed
between the two countries underscore their critical importance.
These agreements serve not only to reinforce the legal framework
but also to pave the way for new strategic opportunities and
perspectives in the bilateral relationship. China plays a crucial
role in global politics and economics, and Azerbaijan’s strategic
geopolitical position is important to China. The country actively
seeks involvement in key initiatives like the Trans-Caspian
International Transport Route, the North-South Corridor, and the
Zangezur Corridor. China’s global Belt and Road Initiative, along
with mutual investments and interests, are all aligned with
fostering economic growth. This state visit will bring substantial
economic benefits to Azerbaijan,” Huseynov stated.
Another staff member of the Center for Social Research,
political analyst Agshin Karimov also shared his thoughts with
Trend, noting that
over recent decades, China has been strengthening its presence in
the South Caucasus, a region geographically distant from China but
growing in importance within its foreign policy.
“President Ilham Aliyev’s visit to China, coupled with the warm
reception from Chinese President Xi Jinping, highlights the
evolving regional dynamics in Baku-Beijing relations. China’s
growing ties with Azerbaijan offer Baku a strategic counterbalance
to the ambitions of global power centers. Azerbaijan navigates this
balance with pragmatism. President Ilham Aliyev’s trip underscores
the renewed multilateral strategy between the two nations, with a
particular focus on strengthening security relations,” Karimov
explained.
The signing of the Joint Statement on the establishment of a
comprehensive strategic partnership between Azerbaijan and China
further solidifies their multifaceted cooperation. Karimov pointed
out that China’s key initiative, the Belt and Road Initiative, is
actively supported by Azerbaijan, which is benefiting from the
Middle Corridor and gaining leverage in regional projects, such as
the Zangezur Corridor.
“The visit has become the driving force for the joint actions of
both countries. The deepening of the relations system between
Azerbaijan and China, encompassing economic, geopolitical, and
strategic considerations, will yield significant dividends,” he
concluded.
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