Chinese envoy: Signing of declaration with Azerbaijan not directed against third countries

The establishment of strategic relations between China and Azerbaijan is not directed against third countries, Charge d'Affaires of the Chinese Embassy in Armenia Chen Ming said, Report informs referring to Armenian media.

He noted that the signing of the document will not affect the position of the PRC towards Armenia.

The PRC and Azerbaijan, within the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in Astana, adopted a joint declaration on establishing a strategic partnership.

It states that Baku and Beijing "agreed to expand cooperation in the political, economic and cultural spheres, strengthen cooperation in international affairs, jointly protect the common interests of the two countries, and jointly advance the cause of regional and global peace, stability and development."

In addition, the parties expressed their readiness to deepen practical cooperation within the One Belt One Road project. China also expressed its readiness to actively participate in the construction of the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (Middle Corridor).