Azerbaijani President Meets Chinese Foreign Minister in Baku

Baku, October 15 (Daily Kiran) : On October 14, Azerbaijani President Ilham Heydar oglu Aliyev met with Wang Yi, a member of the Politburo of the CPC Central Committee and China’s Foreign Minister, in Baku. During their discussion, Aliyev expressed his wishes for Chinese President Xi Jinping and thanked him for sending a special representative to attend the CICA summit.

Aliyev emphasized the strong political trust and mutually beneficial economic cooperation between Azerbaijan and China, noting that their comprehensive strategic partnership is strengthening. Azerbaijan firmly adheres to the One China principle and fully supports the global initiatives proposed by President Xi. He appreciated China’s ongoing commitment to international fairness, justice, and multilateralism, expressing readiness to enhance coordination and cooperation with China on international and regional matters.

In response, Wang Yi conveyed President Xi’s best wishes to President Aliyev. He highlighted that under the strategic guidance of both leaders, China and Azerbaijan have developed a robust momentum in their bilateral relations, showcasing significant prospects for future development based on mutual understanding, trust, and support.

On the same day, Wang Yi also met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Baku. He congratulated Russia on the successful conduct of the State Duma elections and the smooth execution of its important domestic political agenda. Wang noted that President Xi had fruitful meetings with Russian President Vladimir Putin in May and August, guiding the high-level development of the China-Russia comprehensive strategic coordination partnership for a new era.

Next month, an informal meeting of APEC leaders will be held in Shenzhen, China. It is anticipated that with the support of Russia and other parties, APEC’s “China Year” will yield successful outcomes, revitalizing the historical process of the Asia-Pacific community and enhancing development and cooperation in the region.

Lavrov remarked that under the strategic guidance of both presidents, Russia and China have consistently advanced their bilateral relations and cooperation across various sectors, achieving fruitful results that align with the fundamental interests of both countries. Russia fully supports China in hosting the informal APEC leaders’ meeting.