2025-04-23
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China and Azerbaijan have issued a joint statement to establish a comprehensive strategic partnership.
The announcement came after a Wednesday meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and his Azerbaijani counterpart Ilyam Aliyev here in Beijing.
Xi Jinping said China-Azerbaijan ties have grown stronger over time despite the ever-changing international situation.
The top Chinese leader called on the two sides to jointly safeguard a UN-centered international system as well as a global order based on international law.
And for his part, President Aliyev said Baku is willing to extend cooperation with Beijing.
The two leaders witnessed the signing of more than 20 cooperation agreements in fields including green development,
the digital economy, and aerospace.
So, for more, joining us now on the line is Dr. Kamal Makili Aliyev,
Associate Professor with the School of Global Studies, University of Gothenburg.
So, thank you very much for joining us today, Kamal.
First of all,
what is your understanding of a comprehensive strategic partnership between China and Azerbaijan?