Independence Day of Azerbaijan celebrated in Beijing
- By Qin Qi
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The embassy of Azerbaijan to China held a reception in Beijing on Friday to celebrate its Independence Day, which falls on May 28. The event brought together guests from government agencies, international organizations, and media outlets.
Ma Zhaoxu, vice foreign minister of China, speaks at the Independence Day Reception of Azerbaijan in Beijing on May 26, 2023. [Photo by Qin Qi/China.org.cn]
Ma Zhaoxu, vice foreign minister of China, attended the event and delivered a speech.
In his speech, Ma extended congratulations to the people of Azerbaijan on this special occasion. “China is ready to work with Azerbaijan to fully implement the important common understandings reached between our presidents, keep raising the quality and level of our mutually beneficial cooperation, and strive for continuous progress in China-Azerbaijan relations,” Ma said.
Akram Zeynalli, Azerbaijan’s ambassador to China, speaks at the Independence Day Reception of Azerbaijan in Beijing on May 26, 2023. [Photo by Qin Qi/China.org.cn]
Akram Zeynalli, Azerbaijan’s ambassador to China, delivered a speech at the event as well.
Zeynalli highlighted the friendly relations between Azerbaijan and China. “The Republic of Azerbaijan attaches great importance to its bilateral relations with China and considers expanding and deepening its cooperation with China as one of the main priorities of its foreign policy,” he said.
As this year marks the 10th anniversary of the proposal of Belt and Road Initiative, Zeynalli emphasized that Azerbaijan was among the first group of supporters of the initiative and spoke highly of the achievements made so far. “The Belt and Road Initiative brings vast opportunities and dividends to the participating countries in terms of trade, investment, infrastructure, transportation, etc,” said the ambassador.
“Azerbaijan is keen to cooperate with the Chinese partners to attract more investment to its open and transparent market, where entrance requirements are quite easy, and the business climate is continuously improving through diverse reforms and policies,” Zeynalli said.
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