Seymur Mammadov - Editor's note: Seymur Mammadov, a journalist from Azerbaijan, a special commentator for CGTN and China Daily

Seymur Mammadov

Editor's note: Seymur Mammadov, a journalist from Azerbaijan, a special commentator for CGTN and China Daily

From the Caspian to Central Asia: How Azerbaijan Strengthens Its Strategic Footprint

From the Caspian to Central Asia: How Azerbaijan Strengthens Its Strategic Footprint

Cooperation between Azerbaijan and the Central Asian states has in recent years evolved from episodic contacts into a more consistent regional dynamic. Azerbaij...

17 Nov, 10:22
How China Plans to Strengthen Domestic Demand and Reduce Dependence on the West

How China Plans to Strengthen Domestic Demand and Reduce Dependence on the West

From October 20 to 23, Beijing hosted the Fourth Plenary Session of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China. The key focus of the meeting was prep...

15 Nov, 13:31
China Moves Into Azerbaijan’s Mining Sector — What’s Really Behind the Dashkasan Deal?

China Moves Into Azerbaijan’s Mining Sector — What’s Really Behind the Dashkasan Deal?

Beijing’s quiet yet determined economic expansion continues to shape the industrial future of Eurasia, and it has now reached Dashkasan, a mountainous region in...

14 Nov, 11:07
China's Growing Investment and Infrastructure Initiatives in Azerbaijan

China's Growing Investment and Infrastructure Initiatives in Azerbaijan

Chinese companies are steadily expanding their presence in Azerbaijan, reflecting a broader trend of deepening cooperation between the two countries in energy,...

08 Nov, 12:38
Why Ilham Aliyev Will Not Attend the Yerevan Summit in 2026

Why Ilham Aliyev Will Not Attend the Yerevan Summit in 2026

On October 27, Armenian media reported that Armenia’s Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan had announced an invitation to Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to atte...

01 Nov, 22:46
Beijing Builds Seamless Land–Sea Bridge to Europe via the Caspian Sea

Beijing Builds Seamless Land–Sea Bridge to Europe via the Caspian Sea

The latest launch of a multimodal transport route linking China, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, and Turkmenistan marks another decisive step in Beijing’s grand effort...

22 Oct, 09:40
Azerbaijan and Belarus Strengthen Ties with New Trade and Industrial Deals

Azerbaijan and Belarus Strengthen Ties with New Trade and Industrial Deals

Azerbaijan and Belarus are deepening economic and industrial cooperation, expanding from food production to machinery and defense projects amid record trade gro...

20 Oct, 10:17
Baku and Moscow Set Ambitious Goal to Reach $8 Billion Trade Turnover

Baku and Moscow Set Ambitious Goal to Reach $8 Billion Trade Turnover

While political relations between Russia and Azerbaijan have at times been marked by moments of tension and caution, the trade and economic partnership between...

13 Oct, 10:00
Dialogue in Dushanbe: The Return of Pragmatism in Azerbaijan–Russia Relations

Dialogue in Dushanbe: The Return of Pragmatism in Azerbaijan–Russia Relations

The meeting between the Presidents of Azerbaijan and Russia in Dushanbe marked an important moment in regional politics. After months of pause and tension, both...

10 Oct, 10:30