
Aliyev says relations with China ‘are excellent’ in CGTN interview
The Azerbaijani president’s interview with CGTN was his second with Chinese state media in a week.
The Azerbaijani president’s interview with CGTN was his second with Chinese state media in a week.
Azerbaijan also affirmed its non-recognition of Taiwan, and expressed its firm opposition to its independence.
In an interview with Chinese media, the Azerbaijani president praised trade and investment ties between his country and China.
Many of the original media reports of the potential Chinese plans have since been scrubbed.
Pro-government media also reported that Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev would visit China later sometime in April.
Georgian–Chinese relations have been steadily warming in recent years, with Tbilisi courting Chinese investment in several Georgian projects.
Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze has presented Georgian Dream’s election programme, vowing to adopt a ‘pragmatic policy’ towards Russia and to create 200,000 jobs and increase average salaries by 2028. Kobakhidze presented his party’s four-year plan on Monday evening, less than three weeks ahead of 26 October’s parliamentary elections. In an hour-long speech, he said the programme included ‘about 20% of the activities that will be implemented in the next four years’ and ‘due to the lack o