Azerbaijan and China are on the verge of launching a new era in their bilateral relations, with an agreement on mutual visa-free travel expected to be signed during President Ilham Aliyev’s upcoming visit to China. The announcement, made during the 10th meeting of the Azerbaijan-China Intergovernmental Commission on Trade and Economic Cooperation held in Baku, reflects the deepening strategic partnership between the two countries.

The agreement, once finalized, will further accelerate the momentum in people-to-people contacts, tourism, and business cooperation. As highlighted by both sides, this step will not only facilitate travel but also foster stronger cultural understanding and support growing economic links. The upcoming visa-free regime marks a continuation of President Aliyev’s earlier commitment, expressed in an interview with CGTN, where he emphasized, “Chinese citizens do not need now even to apply for an electronic visa. Hopefully, Azerbaijani citizens will also soon have this opportunity. This will definitely increase people-to-people contact, and public diplomacy will play its role.”

Strategic diplomacy meets rising tourism

The diplomatic signal was reinforced during the credential presentation ceremony of Lu Mei, the newly appointed Chinese Ambassador to Azerbaijan, on April 17. President Ilham Aliyev underscored the strategic partnership between the two countries and........

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