Baku:China is set to strengthen its comprehensive strategic partnership with Azerbaijan by engaging in the implementation of four global initiatives. This announcement was made by Lu Mei, China's Ambassador to Azerbaijan, during a briefing held in Baku.

According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, during a meeting between Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, China reiterated its full support for several global initiatives. Ambassador Lu Mei emphasized the steady development of bilateral cooperation, particularly in the Belt and Road project under the Global Development Initiative. She also highlighted the expansion of collaboration in areas such as green energy, the digital economy, and transport and communication links.

In relation to the Global Security Initiative, the ambassador confirmed the mutual support between China and Azerbaijan for each other's sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity. She noted that both nations are working to enhance coordination on international and regional issues to ensure regional peace and stability.

The Global Civilization Initiative was also addressed, with the ambassador highlighting the historical and cultural ties between China and Azerbaijan, which date back to the Great Silk Road era. Furthermore, the Global Governance Initiative was discussed, with emphasis on the close cooperation between the two countries within international platforms like the United Nations, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, and the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia (CICA).