Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan's recent visit to Beijing has set the stage for a new chapter in bilateral relations, marked by a $700 million surge in trade and fresh commitments to regional connectivity. During talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, Mirzoyan emphasized Armenia's alignment with China's multilateral approach to global challenges, calling it "a partnership built on mutual respect and shared development goals."
Economic Bridges Take Flight
The launch of direct flights between Yerevan and Urumqi – capital of northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region – symbolizes growing economic integration. This air corridor is expected to boost tourism and cross-border investment, particularly in infrastructure and technology sectors.
Diplomatic Synergy
Mirzoyan highlighted synergies between Armenia's "Crossroads of Peace" initiative and China's Belt and Road vision, noting: "Our focus on dialogue-based conflict resolution complements China's peacebuilding role in global hotspots." Both sides reaffirmed commitments to territorial integrity and non-interference principles during discussions.
SCO Engagement Intensifies
With Armenia preparing to deepen its Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) participation, analysts predict enhanced security cooperation and energy partnerships. The visit coincided with the 33rd anniversary of diplomatic ties, underscoring long-term strategic alignment between the two nations.
