On July 18th President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received China`s Vice-Minister for Commerce, co-chair of the Azerbaijan-China intergovernmental trade-economic cooperation commission Zhong Shan.
The Head of State expressed satisfaction with development of China-Azerbaijan relationship in all fields. President Ilham Aliyev underlined successfully developing political ties between the two countries, adding cooperation within international organizations is also commendable. On the economic ties, the Azerbaijani leader underscored there is good potential for development of cooperation in implementation of energy, agriculture, tourism, infrastructure projects.
The Head of State pointed out regular conduct of meetings of the Azerbaijan-China intergovernmental trade-economic cooperation commission is important for discussing issues related to expansion of bilateral ties.
Zhong Shan extended President of the People`s Republic of China Hu Jintao`s greetings to the Head of State. The Vice-Minister said he is impressed with economic boom in the country. He underlined Azerbaijan is an important partner for China, adding his country is keen on investing in various fields including the non-oil sector of Azerbaijan.
President Ilham Aliyev asked Shan to pass on his greetings to President Hu Jintao.

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