
The establishment of strategic relations between China and Azerbaijan is not directed against third countries, Charge d’Affaires of the Chinese Embassy in Armenia Chen Ming said, Report informs referring to Armenian media.
He noted that the signing of the document will not affect the position of the PRC towards Armenia.
The PRC and Azerbaijan, within the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in Astana, adopted a joint declaration on establishing a strategic partnership.
It states that Baku and Beijing “agreed to expand cooperation in the political, economic and cultural spheres, strengthen cooperation in international affairs, jointly protect the common interests of the two countries, and jointly advance the cause of regional and global peace, stability and development.”