Baku: The Azerbaijan Tourism Bureau has announced plans to open a permanent representation in the People’s Republic of China starting in 2026. This development was revealed at the ‘China Visitors Summit’ held in Baku.

According to Azeri-Press News Agency, the new office aims to enhance Azerbaijan’s tourism promotion in the Chinese market, expand the reach of the country’s tourism opportunities, and support the increase in tourist flows between Azerbaijan and China. This initiative is considered a significant step in the evolving tourism cooperation between the two nations.

Currently, China represents one of the fastest-growing tourist markets for Azerbaijan. There has been a 49% increase in the number of Chinese tourists visiting Azerbaijan from January to October 2025, with a total of 57,000 visitors recorded. The establishment of a permanent office in China is expected to further bolster economic and cultural ties between the two countries.