Trade turnover between China and Azerbaijan reached $3.46 billion in January–September this year, setting a historical record for the corresponding period, Chinese Ambassador to Azerbaijan Lu Mei said at a briefing for journalists, APA reports.
The ambassador noted that China maintains its position as Azerbaijan's largest source of imports. According to her, cooperation between the two countries is deepening within the framework of the Belt and Road Initiative, with positive results achieved on several important joint projects.
The diplomat stated that construction of the largest wind power plant in the South Caucasus, built by a Chinese company, has been successfully completed. In addition, the 100 MW Gobustan Solar Power Plant, constructed by China in Azerbaijan, has been successfully connected to the country's unified energy system.
The ambassador also highlighted that China-Europe freight trains operating along the Trans-Caspian route play an important role in providing the Middle Corridor with its main freight flows. According to her, this route also contributes to ensuring the stability of global production and supply chains.
Lu Mei stated that the number of China-Europe container trains operating along the Trans-Caspian route through Azerbaijan is expected to reach a new record this year.
The diplomat also noted that the mutual visa-free regime creates favorable conditions for increasing visits by Azerbaijani citizens to China and Chinese citizens to Azerbaijan, as well as expanding people-to-people exchanges. According to the ambassador, the number of Azerbaijani students studying in China is expected to reach approximately 2,000.
She noted that interest in learning Chinese in Azerbaijan also continues to grow. According to statistics, the number of registered Chinese language learners has already exceeded 10,000.
Lu Mei added that China and Azerbaijan will celebrate the 35th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations next year.
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