China supports enhancement of Azerbaijan’s legal status in SCO

China welcomes Azerbaijan’s desire to strengthen cooperation within the framework of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), notes the “Joint Declaration of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the People’s Republic of China on the establishment of a strategic partnership” adopted on July 3 within the framework of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit held in Astana, APA reports.

The Joint Declaration states that China supports the enhancement of Azerbaijan’s legal status in the SCO.

• U.S. Assistant Secretary does not believe Section 907 poses a barrier to cooperation with Azerbaijan
• Turkish commentator: Shusha Declaration is an indicator of Türkiye’s determination to protect territorial integrity and independence of Azerbaijan
• US Assistant of Secretary of State: There is need to work with Azerbaijan for an alternative to export through Russia or China

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