Baku: Azerbaijan has chosen Chinese companies as strategic partners in its development initiatives, announced Lu Mei, the Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Azerbaijan. This announcement was made during the official opening ceremony of the 240 MW ‘Khizi-Absheron’ Wind Power Plant, constructed by Saudi Arabia’s ACWA Power, at the Gulustan Palace.
According to Azeri-Press news agency, Ambassador Lu Mei emphasized the ongoing cooperation between Azerbaijan and China under the ‘Belt and Road’ initiative. She noted the rapid progress in projects related to the China-Europe railway connection and the Trans-Caspian corridor, highlighting Azerbaijan’s increasingly significant role in these developments. Furthermore, she referenced President Ilham Aliyev’s remarks, which highlighted the active involvement of Chinese companies in the renewable energy sector in Azerbaijan. This involvement is attributed to their professionalism and the quality of their work, leading to rapid project implementation.
The Ambassador further elaborated that the ‘Khizi-Absheron’ project is the first large-scale wind power initiative in Azerbaijan. With its commissioning, it is expected to benefit nearly 300,000 households, contributing to the efficient and sustainable development of both Azerbaijan and the surrounding region.