Azerbaijan and China discuss plans for joint industrial park

Azerbaijan's Minister of Economy, Mikayil Jabbarov, announced on his X account that an exchange of views had taken place on establishing an Azerbaijan–China Industrial Park. He said he met Gao Bo, Chairman of CSCEC International, and discussed cooperation prospects in infrastructure, urban development, energy and industry in Azerbaijan.

The post said the talks also covered attracting joint investment, using CSCEC International's expertise in major infrastructure and industrial projects, and potential cooperation with the company on the park.

According to Trend's calculations based on data from the Azerbaijani State Customs Committee, trade turnover with China rose 1.7% to nearly $3.46 billion from January through September 2026, an increase of $59.4 million year on year. China accounted for 9.30% of Azerbaijan's total trade turnover and ranked fourth among its largest trading partners. Exports to China reached $83.7 million, up about 18.5%, while imports of about $3.38 billion, up 1.4%, made China the top source of Azerbaijan's imports.