Baku, Azerbaijan, April 18. The relations
between Azerbaijan and China are based on mutual trust, Azerbaijani
MP and head of the Azerbaijan-China Parliamentary Friendship Group
Soltan Mammadov told Trend.
According to him, it’s plain as day that Azerbaijan has struck
up strategic partnerships with a handful of countries, particularly
with China.
The MP noted that the “Joint Declaration on the Establishment of
Strategic Partnership between Azerbaijan and China,” signed at the
Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit in Astana last year,
marked a new chapter in the history of relations between our
countries.
“The president of Azerbaijan has also emphasized in his speeches
the importance of achieving a strategic partnership with a giant
country like China. The declaration reflects important provisions
on mutual respect for territorial integrity and sovereignty,
non-interference in internal affairs, and coordination of
activities on the most critical issues of regional and global
security.
This document also envisions deepening practical cooperation
within the framework of the ‘Belt and Road’ initiative. It
highlights the development of investment cooperation in the fields
of oil and gas, petrochemicals, green energy, electricity, high
technologies and innovations, artificial intelligence, and space.
All of this expresses the intention to develop the relations
between Azerbaijan and China in a broad spectrum,” Mammadov
said.
He emphasized that Azerbaijan is very interested in the
development of the green energy sector. Investment by Chinese
companies in Azerbaijan’s renewable energy sector can play a
significant role in the development of this field.
“During COP29, relevant documents were signed with several
Chinese companies in the field of ‘green energy.’ China’s
experience in renewable energy production may be beneficial in
achieving the goals set by Azerbaijan. Therefore, our country
actively supports the investment initiatives of Chinese companies
in this direction,” he reminded.
Mammadov also highlighted that the Heydar Aliyev Foundation
works closely with the China People’s Friendship Association with
Foreign Countries.
The MP mentioned that the cooperation between the two
organizations aims to contribute to the development of relations
between states and peoples. As he stressed, numerous successful
projects have seen the light of day thanks to this
collaboration.
He pointed out that one of the key provisions of the Joint
Declaration signed between Azerbaijan and China is the development
of cooperation between legislative bodies within international and
regional organizations.
“A few days ago, during a meeting with the Chinese delegation,
the work done within the framework of bilateral relations was
discussed, and an exchange of views took place on future projects.
The development of inter-parliamentary relations is one of the
issues of particular importance to both sides,” Mammadov
concluded.
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