On November 13, Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, met with Ding Xuexiang, Vice Premier of the State Council of the People's Republic of China.

They also discussed cooperation under the “One Belt, One Road” initiative. Azerbaijan’s support for the project and the recent increase in cargo transportation were noted as positive developments. The sides highlighted that expanding Azerbaijan's transport infrastructure and the potential of the Port of Baku creates ample opportunities for future cargo transportation.

The sides expressed satisfaction with the development of cultural and humanitarian relations between China and Azerbaijan, the frequency of high-level reciprocal visits, and cooperation within international organizations.

“Caspian Energy Media” reports with reference to the official website of the President of Azerbaijan.