China is an ancient and diverse country that has nurtured generations of people. It takes pride in its long history and rich culture, and has contributed many important inventions to the world. Azerbaijan and China are strengthening their economic ties and cooperation. During a state visit to China, Azerbaijan's President Aliyev expressed his intention to further develop political dialogue and economic relations between the two countries. He conveyed Azerbaijan's support for China's Belt and Road Initiative to revive the historic Silk Road.

2.  China, an ancient, mysterious and beautiful
land, is always appealing to adventurous
foreign visitors. China is the third largest
country in the world occupying an area of
9,600,000 sq km, A wide variety of terrain and
climate shape its numerous natural attractions.
Abundant in a variety of resources, plants,
animals, and minerals, the land has nurtured
countless generations of Chinese people.

3.  China is proud of her many people, long
history, resplendent culture and distinctive
customs. Among her greatest gifts to the world
are the 'four great inventions' (paper,
gunpowder, printing and the compass)

8.  Azerbaijan and China have opened a new page
in their relations. The most developed nation of
the South Caucasus stated its will to become an
important transit participant of the historic Silk
Road, hereby reiterating its support to China's
initiative to revive the route.
President Ilham Aliyev, who was on a state
visit to China on December 8 to 11, expressed
his intention to develop the political dialogue
with China, and to continue strengthening
economic ties with the world's largest
economy.

9.  "We have a strong relationship. We cooperate
in many spheres as friends and partners,"
President Aliyev said at a meeting with
Chinese President Xi Jinping in an expanded
format. "We in Azerbaijan very much
appreciate your initiative to create the Silk
Road Economic Belt."