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By Laman Ismayilova

The Chinese Embassy has arranged an official reception to mark the national holiday , the 67th anniversary of establishment of the People’s Republic of China, on September 27, Azertac reported.

Ambassador Wei Jinghua spoke of the development of China, his country’s great progress in economy and culture.

He said Azerbaijan and China were reliable partners and friends, stressing that, China praises Azerbaijan`s mutually beneficial cooperation and friendship.

Wei Jinghua also expressed his confidence in further development of relations between the two countries.

Transport Minister Ziya Mammadov, on behalf of Azerbaijani government, wished the Chinese people peace and tranquility.

The minister said China was one of the first countries to recognize Azerbaijan`s independence, stressing steadily developing bilateral cooperation in various fields. Azerbaijan and China permanently support each other on international organizations.

The minister thanked China for support in settlement of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict within the principles and norms of international law.

Officials of state and government, MPs, public representatives attended the event.

China is a huge opportunity and a priority market for Azerbaijan. The trade turnover between the two countries amounted to $288.4 million in the first six months of 2015, some $259.3 million of which were accounted for Azerbaijan's import operations.

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