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September 8, Fineko/abc.az. Azerbaijan-China relations have entered a new phase, with the establishment of a comprehensive strategic partnership giving a strong boost to trade and investment cooperation, Deputy Prime Minister Shahin Mustafayev said at a bilateral investment promotion event between China and Azerbaijan, held as part of the 25th China International Fair for Investment and Trade (CIFIT 2025) in Xiamen.

According to ABC.AZ, which cites Report, he linked the continuation of this positive trend to the active and joint participation of both countries in the Belt and Road initiative.

China’s Deputy Minister of Commerce, Lin Qi, noted that economic ties with Azerbaijan are on an upward trajectory, with Chinese companies closely cooperating with Azerbaijan in trade, logistics, industry, and green energy. He also highlighted the growth of bilateral trade and investment relations over recent years.

Azerbaijan’s First Deputy Minister of Economy, Elnur Aliyev, emphasized that China is one of Azerbaijan’s key trading partners and stressed that investment relations are developing on a practical level. Information was presented on the successful implementation of joint initiatives in industrial production, renewable energy, agriculture, and ICT, as well as collaborative projects aimed at localizing production and transferring technology in the coming period.