China supports path of development chosen by Azerbaijani people - Xi Jinping

Chinese-Azerbaijani relations are on the threshold of a new historic stage, China's Xi Jinping said in a phone call with President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, Report informs, citing AzerTag.

Noting that the two countries were developing traditional friendship, deepening cooperation and increasing mutual support, the Chairman of the People's Republic of China stressed that Azerbaijan is an important partner in the implementation of the “One Belt One Road” initiative and that China supported the path of development chosen by the Azerbaijani people.

Xi Jinping said that Chinese companies were ready to further encourage investment in Azerbaijan and develop cooperation in infrastructure projects. At the same time, he stressed that China intended to import high quality products from Azerbaijan.

During the conversation, it was noted that the two countries were ready to make joint efforts to promote the development of comprehensive strategic partnership.