Ambassador Lu Mei Emphasizes Growth in Azerbaijan-China Relations

Baku:China's Ambassador to Azerbaijan, Lu Mei, has highlighted the robust potential and ongoing dynamic development of relations between Azerbaijan and China. At a briefing held in Baku, she noted that this year has seen steady progress under the strategic guidance of the leaders of both nations, with government institutions and relevant agencies collaborating closely to implement significant agreements made by the heads of state, thereby enhancing bilateral relations.

According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, high-level contacts between the two countries have been maintained throughout the year. Notably, several Azerbaijani officials, including Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov, Speaker of the Milli Majlis Sahiba Gafarova, and Deputy Prime Minister Shahin Mustafayev, have visited China to discuss the implementation of these agreements.

The ambassador also mentioned the visit of Wang Yi, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and Minister of Foreign Affairs, to Azerbaijan. His visit was on the sidelines of the 7th Summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA) held in Baku. Wang Yi’s meetings with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov significantly contributed to strengthening the bilateral ties between the two nations.

Additionally, Lu Mei expressed gratitude for Azerbaijan's longstanding political support and affirmed China's commitment to supporting Azerbaijan's sovereignty and territorial integrity.