Energy Minister Parviz Shahbazov, who is on a visit to China within the framework of the SCO Energy Ministers’ Meeting, with Mr. Wang Hongzhi Head of the National Energy Administration of the People’s Republic of China.
During the meeting, both sides emphasized that the development of energy cooperation is a key priority within the comprehensive strategic partnership between Azerbaijan and China. It was noted that the Joint Statement signed during President Ilham Aliyev’s state visit to China reflects both countries’ commitment to promoting the energy transition and expanding active cooperation in the renewable energy sector. The agreements signed with Chinese companies during that visit on multilateral cooperation in renewables are now being successfully implemented. Within the framework of the SCO event, agreements with China Datang Overseas Investment Co. Ltd and the China Electric Power Planning and Engineering Institute (EPPEI) were highlighted as significant contributions to the green energy partnership.
In addition to renewable energy projects, the sides also exchanged views on the prospects of Chinese companies participating in Azerbaijan’s oil and gas projects, as well as the importance of developing interregional green energy corridors within the Belt and Road Initiative. Wang Hongzhi expressed support for strengthening cooperation with Azerbaijan in all areas of green energy. Relevant proposals on strengthening relations between the Ministry of Energy of Azerbaijan and the National Energy Administration of China were also considered. The Head of the National Energy Administration of China Wang Hongzhi was invited to visit Azerbaijan.
We had a productive meeting with Mr. Wang Hongzhi, Head of the National Energy Administration of the People's Republic of China, on strengthening bilateral #energycooperation. We exchanged views on ensuring the active participation of Chinese companies in the planning,… pic.twitter.com/udd7Kb5NXj
— Parviz Shahbazov (@ParvizShahbazov) June 27, 2025
