Baku: President of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, emphasized the lifting of the reciprocal visa regime between Azerbaijan and China as a testament to the strong partnership and friendly relations between the two nations. He highlighted this development during his address at the 13th Meeting of the CICA Think Tank Forum, themed 'Resonance of Development and Security: Regional Cooperation and Governance in the Institutional Transformation of CICA.'

According to Azeri-Press News Agency, President Aliyev noted that his state and working visits to China, along with the signing of numerous documents, including two agreements on strategic partnership, further illustrate the deepening ties between Azerbaijan and China. The forum, which is being held outside China for the first time, is taking place in Azerbaijan, marking a significant milestone in regional cooperation.