October 1, 2025
President Ilham Aliyev

Tianjin, The Gulf Observer: At the invitation of President of the People’s Republic of China Xi Jinping, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev arrived in China on Friday for a working visit.

Upon arrival at Binhai International Airport in Tianjin, a guard of honour was lined up in tribute to the Azerbaijani head of state.

President Aliyev, accompanied by First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva, was welcomed by Li Lecheng, Minister of Industry and Information Technology of the People’s Republic of China, along with other senior officials.

The visit underscores the ongoing dialogue and cooperation between Azerbaijan and China, reflecting the strategic importance of bilateral relations.