BAKU, Azerbaijan, April 2. We support the involvement of more Chinese companies in restoration and development works across the East Zangazur and Karabakh economic regions, President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev said in a congratulatory letter to Xi Jinping, President of the China, Trend reports.
"The people of Azerbaijan and China, which enjoyed ancient and rich traditions of friendship, were connected through the historic Silk Road as far back as two thousand years ago. Today, we interact closely within that traditional route restored in a new format," the head of state wrote.
"The relations forged between our peoples are among the primary factors conditioning our inter-state cooperation. It is pleasant that throughout these 30 years, Azerbaijan-China relations, underpinned by mutual trust and confidence, have developed exponentially, and new directions of our engagement have been identified. Today, the high level of our political relations and mutually beneficial cooperation in the economic, transportation-logistics, telecommunication, humanitarian and other spheres are gratifying. Sitting at the crossroads of the East-West and North-South transportation corridors, Azerbaijan was among the first countries to support your “Belt and Road” initiative. The infrastructure projects implemented in our country in the transportation, transit and logistics areas and new corridors being made available usher excellent opportunities for our cooperation," Azerbaijani president said.
"Azerbaijan’s liberation of its historical lands as a result of the 44-day Patriotic War has created a favorable environment for the diversification of cooperation between our countries. We support the involvement of more Chinese companies in restoration and development works across the East Zangazur and Karabakh economic regions," the head of state said.
"Similar to bilateral engagement, our countries enjoy successful cooperation within international organizations. Azerbaijan and China have always supported each other’s sovereignty and territorial integrity," President Ilham Aliyev wrote.
"I recall with the fondest impressions my visits to the People’s Republic of China in the course of these years and the meetings and extensive exchanges of view we held. I believe that traditionally friendly Azerbaijan-China relations and our cooperation of mutual interest that rest on a solid foundation will continue to develop and expand in line with the interests of our peoples," the head of state added.
"I wish robust health, happiness and success to you and everlasting peace and prosperity to the friendly people of China," the head of state wrote.