China supports raising Azerbaijan's status in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), China's Chargé d'Affaires to Azerbaijan Ding Tao stated during a press conference dedicated to the year's results today, Report informs.
Ding Tao recalled that Azerbaijan received dialogue partner status in the SCO in 2016.
"China welcomes Azerbaijan's participation in various cooperation areas and initiatives through the SCO. It supports raising the country's status in the organization. China is ready for close cooperation with Azerbaijan. Additionally, it is ready to support more effective use of SCO platforms to enhance bilateral and multilateral cooperation in trade and investment, energy, digital economy, agriculture, and green development areas. It can contribute in every way to Azerbaijan's comprehensive development," he emphasized.
The chargé d'affaires noted that China has already begun executing its chairmanship duties in the SCO and plans to hold more than 100 meetings and events aimed at deepening practical cooperation in various fields within the organization.