Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev will attend the upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Tianjin, reinforcing his country's role as a committed dialogue partner in the Eurasian security and economic alliance. During an exclusive interview with CGTN's Liu Xin, Aliyev emphasized the SCO's growing influence in fostering Azerbaijan-China relations and advancing regional multilateral frameworks.
"The SCO serves as a strategic platform for enhancing cooperation," Aliyev stated, noting Azerbaijan\u2019s intent to expand collaboration on trade, infrastructure, and cultural exchange. Analysts suggest the visit could unlock new opportunities for cross-regional connectivity projects, particularly under China\u2019s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).
The Tianjin summit, slated to address energy security and counterterrorism efforts, spotlights Azerbaijan\u2019s strategic position as a key energy corridor between Asia and Europe. Business observers are watching for potential agreements in logistics and green energy, sectors prioritized by both nations.
As global interest in Eurasian partnerships grows, Azerbaijan\u2019s proactive engagement with the SCO underscores its balancing act between East-West relations, offering a model for smaller states navigating multilateral diplomacy.
