President Ilham Aliyev held a series of strategic meetings with senior executives from leading Chinese industrial corporations in Tianjin on 31 August.
The discussions aimed to deepen Azerbaijan’s engagement with China across a range of sectors, including renewable energy, high-tech manufacturing, digital governance, and transport infrastructure.
Energy China backs green energy and water projects
In his meeting with Ni Zhen, Interim President of China Energy Engineering Corporation Limited (Energy China), Aliyev discussed ongoing cooperation in renewable energy, including solar and offshore wind developments. Ni Zhen expressed interest in launching new projects such as wastewater treatment, water resource management, and the installation of photovoltaic panels in water basins across Azerbaijan.
Sichuan Sunsync to build solar panel plant in Alat
Aliyev’s talks with Xie Yi, Founder and Chairman of Sichuan Sunsync Photovoltaic Technology Co, focused on plans to build a modern solar panel production facility in the Alat Free Economic Zone. Xie Yi said a significant portion of the plant’s output would target global export markets, adding that favourable investment conditions and close ties between Azerbaijan and China encouraged the decision to invest.
CETC explores Azerbaijan's digital governance and cybersecurity
During his meeting with Zhu Peng, CEO of China Electronics Technology Group Corporation (CETC), President Aliyev discussed future cooperation in digital governance, the development of the digital economy, network security, and data applications. Both sides underlined the role of technology in modernising national systems and boosting efficiency.
CCCC discusses Baku port expansion, metro projects and lake rehabilitation
Aliyev also met with Song Hailiang, Chairman of China Communications Construction Company (CCCC), to explore CCCC’s involvement in the second phase of the Baku International Sea Port and the broader Trans-Caspian transport corridor. The meeting also touched on metro station construction, urban transport solutions, and the rehabilitation of lakes on the Absheron Peninsula. Song Hailiang said CCCC would soon present conceptual proposals in line with Azerbaijan’s infrastructure goals.
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