(MENAFN- AzerNews)
Qabil Ashirov read more The delegation headed by Anar Alakbarov, the assistant to the
President of Azerbaijan, is paying an official visit to the
People's Republic of China. Within the framework, Anar Alakbarov
has had a multifaceted meeting with various officials.
At a meeting with Lin Songtian, the chairman of the Chinese
People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries
(CPAFFC), the chairman said that Azerbaijan-China relations are
rapidly developing under the leadership of the two presidents Xi
Jinping and Ilham Aliyev. He noted that the political trust between
the heads of state gave a great impetus to successful cooperation
in various fields.
The Chairman emphasized the role of prominent political figure
Heydar Aliyev in establishing relations between China and
Azerbaijan and noted that these services of the National Leader
will always be remembered. He said that the regular meetings of the
heads of state play an important role in deepening the cooperation
between the two countries.
Touching on the that the memorandum signed in 2017 between the
Association led by the chairman of CPAFFC and the Heydar Aliyev
Foundation, Lin Songtian said that the MoU gave impetus to the
deepening of cooperation in the humanitarian and cultural fields,
and emphasized the possibility of cooperation in other fields in
the future, including economic, tourism, youth, sports, and
media.
The Aid to the Azerbaijani President said that the cooperation
between the Foundation and the Chinese People's Association for
Friendship with Foreign Countries has greatly contributed to the
further strengthening of close friendly relations between the two
nations. The importance of mutual participation in international
events held in the territory of both countries was emphasized in
the future.
Emphasizing that Azerbaijan is one of the first supporters of
China's "One Belt, One Road" initiative, Anar Alakbarov recalled
the participation of President Ilham Aliyev in the second "One
Belt, One Road" international forum in Beijing. He said that
Azerbaijan has made great contributions to the implementation of
these projects with its economic power and energy-logistics
potential.
Also, the meeting discussed the future cooperation issues of the
Heydar Aliyev Foundation and the CPAFFC.
Another meeting was held between the Azerbaijani delegation and
the Secretary General of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization
(SCO) Zhang Ming in Beijing.
Emphasizing the active role of Azerbaijan as a dialogue partner
of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, General Secretary Zhang
Ming appreciated the active participation of Azerbaijan in the
events held within the framework of the organization in recent
times. Especially emphasizing the participation of President Ilham
Aliyev at the SCO Summit held in Samarkand in September last year,
Zhang Ming spoke about the effective cooperation between the
organization and Azerbaijan. The Secretary-General said that the
Haydar Aliyev Foundation's close participation in the SCO events
strengthened Azerbaijan-SCO cooperation, and said that the cultural
and humanitarian potential of Azerbaijan has demonstrated thanks to
a number of important events held at the SCO Secretariat at the
initiative of Azerbaijan.
Anar Alakbarov emphasized that Azerbaijan attaches great
importance to relations with the Shanghai Cooperation Organization
and spoke about the prospects for the development of cooperation in
various fields. He said that after Azerbaijan received the status
of a dialogue partner of the SCO, the Haydar Aliyev Foundation, in
close cooperation with the secretariat of the organization,
organized several events, including the Day of Azerbaijan Culture
in 2018, within the framework of the "Year of Nizami Ganjavi" and
"Nizami Ganjavi - all "Poet of Humanity" held an event. He said
that the bust of the genius poet, a gift of the Heydar Aliyev
Foundation, is constantly displayed in the building of the
secretariat of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, which has a
great symbolic character for Azerbaijan.
The aid to the Azerbaijani President said that the participation
of President Ilham Aliyev in the Samarkand Summit as a guest of
honor shows that Azerbaijan is interested in raising cooperation
with the SCO to a higher level. He recalled that a relevant request
regarding raising the status of Azerbaijan from the level of
dialogue partner to the observer level at the organization was
addressed, and expressed his belief that Azerbaijan will be able to
make a greater contribution to the activity of the said
organization by obtaining observer status at the SCO.
At the meeting heard that 2023 has been declared the "Year of
Heydar Aliyev" in Azerbaijan, and various events related to the
100th anniversary of the National Leader's birth will be held in
Azerbaijan and abroad during the year.
Stating that Azerbaijan's request for observer status is
currently being considered by the member states, Shanghai
Cooperation Organization Secretary General Zhang Ming expressed
hope that the request will have a positive outcome. He gave
information about the history and activities of the organization he
represents.
At the meeting, views were exchanged on the development of
cooperation between Azerbaijan and the SCO in various fields.
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