Editor's Note: Hikmat Hajiyev, Assistant to the President of Azerbaijan, has just visited China to discuss bilateral cooperation. With the President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev inaugurating his new term in February, what strategies will Azerbaijan pursue to advance its interests and strengthen international ties? How will the burgeoning friendship and collaboration between China and Azerbaijan evolve? In this episode of The Hub, Wang Guan talks to Mr. Hajiyev, Azerbaijan's top diplomat. Hajiyev emphasizes China's enduring friendship and equitable partnership with developing nations like Azerbaijan. He also elaborates on Azerbaijan's predictable diplomacy and principle-driven engagement, fostering regional cooperation to develop the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TITR). As Baku prepares to host COP29, Hajiyev explains Azerbaijan's significant role in bridging Global North and South, while highlighting China's pivotal role in Azerbaijan's green transformation through technology and investment. He also hints at potential visa-free travel for Chinese citizens in Azerbaijan, aiming at fostering people-to-people contact between the two countries.