Baku: "2025 was a productive year for China-Azerbaijan relations," stated Lu Mei, Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to Azerbaijan, during her speech at the annual press conference for 2025. The ambassador highlighted the significant role of media representatives in fostering the development of relations and strengthening the friendship between the two countries.

According to Azeri-Press News Agency, Lu Mei emphasized that 2025 will be remembered as a year of comprehensive improvement in China-Azerbaijan relations. Under the strategic leadership of President Xi Jinping and President Ilham Aliyev, the bilateral relations have reached the stage of a comprehensive strategic partnership, marking the highest level in history.

The ambassador noted the enhancement of political mutual trust, the success of practical cooperation, and the deepening of humanitarian exchanges between the two nations. She attributed the advancement of China-Azerbaijan relations to the diplomacy conducted by the heads of state. The reciprocal contacts between the leaders have propelled bilateral relations to a new stage.

As part of President Ilham Aliyev's state visit to China in April, key agreements were reached with President Xi Jinping to deepen cooperation across various fields. The heads of state signed a Joint Statement on the establishment of comprehensive strategic partnership relations and witnessed the signing of 20 documents. This event marked the opening of a new chapter in the development of China-Azerbaijan relations.

The ambassador concluded by expressing optimism for the future, indicating that cooperation will continue to expand bilateral relations further.