Editor's note: Faig Mahmudov is a journalist based in Azerbaijan. The views expressed in this article are his own and do not necessarily reflect those of News.Az.

Relations between Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan have entered a qualitatively new phase in recent years, marked by deepening political dialogue, expanding economic cooperation, and intensified cultural exchange. Bound by centuries of shared history, language, and values, the two nations have steadily strengthened their partnership since establishing diplomatic ties in 1995. Today, this relationship has evolved into a strategic alliance, formalized under the Treaty on Allied Relations, signed in August 2024 and ratified in May 2025, which codifies their mutual commitments to sovereignty, territorial integrity, and cooperation across multiple sectors.

By Tural Heybatov

In November of last year, China’s "Belt and Road Initiative" marked its 10th anniversary. Speaking at a high-level international forum dedicated to the occasion, Chinese President Xi Jinping outlined eight steps to support the initiative's high-quality implementation.

Azerbaijan and China aim to expand cooperation in railway transportation and logistics, as well as to boost cargo transportation along the Middle Corridor.

Editor's note: Maxim Kramarenko, head of the information and analytical center “Institute of Eurasian Policy” (Kazakhstan).

By Tural Heybatov

At the beginning of July, a significant conference titled "Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Exhibition Zone - Development of Logistics and Trade in Azerbaijan" was held in Baku. The event served as a platform for discussing and presenting new projects aimed at strengthening economic ties between Azerbaijan and China.

Journalist Kerim Sultanov discusses the current dynamics and strategic importance of trade routes in this video.