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Ilham Aliyev highlights importance of Belt and Road Initiative

Source: Report.az · October 15, 2026, 06:23

President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan highlighted the importance of the Belt and Road Initiative and recalled that Azerbaijan was among the first countries to support it.

According to Report, the head of state made the remarks while receiving Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. President Aliyev noted the dynamic development of the Middle Corridor and emphasized that there are broad opportunities for cooperation between Azerbaijan and China in this area. The report was published on 14 October 2026.

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