China supports 'Baku Process'

Azerbaijan is ready to increase ties and interaction with China on global security, and make joint efforts for peace and security, reads a joint statement by Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Chinese President Xi Jinping following talks on April 23, Report informs.

"Azerbaijan actively supports China’s Global Development Initiative, the Global Security Initiative, and the Global Civilization Initiative and states its readiness to join the "Group of Friends of the Global Development Initiative" to combine efforts to accelerate the implementation of the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Azerbaijan is ready to establish contacts and interaction with the Chinese side on global security and to make joint efforts towards peace and security. The Azerbaijani side highly appreciates China's resolution to establish the "International Day of Dialogue among Civilizations" put forward at the UN and stands ready to jointly uphold respect for the diversity of civilizations and actively promote humanitarian exchange and cooperation. China supports Azerbaijan’s efforts within the framework of the initiative known as the “Baku Process,” which serves as a global platform for promoting intercultural dialogue, and expresses its support for the global forums convened under this initiative.

The Parties are ready to promote the improvement of the global governance system, adhering to the principles of joint consultation, joint construction and joint use, while maintaining their commitment to multilateralism. The Parties advocate for strengthening the central coordinating role of the UN, increasing the representation and voting rights of emerging market economies and developing countries, and are ready to continue close interaction within the UN and other multilateral structures."