On July 3, throughout the framework of the Shanghai Cooperation Group Summit, a gathering was held between the leaders of Azerbaijan and China – Ilham Aliyev and Xi Jingping, which resulted within the adoption of a Joint Declaration on the institution of a strategic partnership between the 2 nations.

In it, the events confirmed their dedication to mutual respect for territorial integrity and sovereignty, non-aggression, non-interference in inside affairs, equality and mutual profit, and peaceable coexistence.

The Azerbaijani aspect strongly helps the “One China” precept, acknowledges that there’s just one China on the planet, and the PRC authorities is the one reliable authorities representing all of China. Furthermore, Taiwan is an integral a part of Chinese language territory.

Baku firmly opposes any type of “Taiwan independence” and helps the peaceable improvement of cross-Strait relations.

The Chinese language aspect strongly helps the peace agenda proposed by the Azerbaijani aspect and considers “geopolitical intrigues geared toward sustaining confrontation to be counterproductive.”

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Within the financial sphere, the events expressed their readiness to additional enhance the amount of bilateral commerce, optimize the construction of products, and facilitate entry of products to markets.

The events intend to deepen sensible cooperation in all areas throughout the framework of the “One Belt and One Highway”, to speed up the method of signing the Settlement on the event of worldwide multimodal transport between the governments of Azerbaijan and China.

The events categorical their readiness to strengthen cooperation within the area of tourism and promote the general improvement of tourism. China welcomes the choice of the Azerbaijani aspect to unilaterally apply a visa-free regime for Chinese language residents for a interval of 1 12 months with the intention to develop tourism.

Azerbaijan and China oppose hegemony and energy politics. The events adhere to real multilateralism and help the constructive position of the United Nations in worldwide affairs.

The Chinese language aspect welcomes Azerbaijan’s want to strengthen cooperation throughout the SCO and helps elevating the authorized standing of Azerbaijan within the SCO. The Azerbaijani aspect expresses its want to hitch BRICS, and the Chinese language aspect welcomes Azerbaijan’s participation in BRICS cooperation.