Chinese army ready to expand cooperation with Azerbaijani Armed Forces

The Chinese army is ready to further expand exchanges and cooperation with the Azerbaijani Armed Forces, making a new contribution to the development of bilateral relations, Chinese Ambassador to Azerbaijan Lu Mei said, Report informs.

She made the remarks at an event dedicated to the 99th anniversary of the founding of the Chinese People's Liberation Army.

According to the diplomat, military cooperation is an important part of the comprehensive strategic partnership between Baku and Beijing.

"China and Azerbaijan are comprehensive strategic partners. Under the strategic guidance of the heads of our states, China-Azerbaijan relations maintain steady positive momentum, while cooperation in various areas continues to develop and bring tangible results to the peoples of our countries," Lu Mei said.

She stressed that China intends to work with Azerbaijan to implement the important agreements reached by the leaders of the two countries, deepen cooperation in all areas, including the Belt and Road Initiative and the development of artificial intelligence technologies, and jointly promote peace and sustainable development both in the region and around the world.