Baku:Trade between China and Azerbaijan reached a record $3.46 billion from January to September this year, marking another historical high for this period. China continues to be Azerbaijan's largest source of imports, as stated by Lu Mei, China's Ambassador to Azerbaijan, during a briefing in Baku on November 6.

According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, the ambassador highlighted that the strengthening of mutual political trust between China and Azerbaijan forms a solid foundation for further deepening their practical cooperation.

The ambassador also emphasized the expanding cooperation within the Belt and Road Initiative, which has begun to yield tangible results. Notable progress has been made in several key joint projects, including the completion of the largest wind power plant in the South Caucasus by a Chinese company. Additionally, the 100 MW Gobustan Solar Power Plant, also constructed by a Chinese company, has been successfully connected to Azerbaijan's national power grid.

Furthermore, there is a growing interest in learning Chinese within Azerbaijan, with over 10,000 registered Chinese-language learners. The number of Azerbaijani students studying in China is anticipated to reach approximately 2,000 this year.