Azerbaijan and Xi’an Discuss Launch of Direct Flights
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29 October 2025
Azerbaijan and China are exploring new opportunities to strengthen their transport and economic cooperation.
A meeting between Azerbaijan’s Minister of Digital Development and Transport, Rashad Nabiyev, and the Mayor of the Chinese city of Xi’an, Ye Niuping, focused on expanding collaboration and establishing direct air connections between the two sides.
According to Minister Nabiyev’s statement shared on social media, the parties discussed the current state and prospects of cooperation in the fields of railway and transport, particularly between Azerbaijan and the Shaanxi Province, whose capital is Xi’an.
Xi’an — Gateway of the Silk Road
Xi’an, one of China’s oldest cities and a starting point of the ancient Silk Road, plays a crucial role in modern trade and logistics.
Establishing direct air links between Baku and Xi’an would not only strengthen economic and business relations, but also enhance tourism between the two regions.
The initiative is expected to become part of the broader East–West transport corridor, in which Azerbaijan serves as a key hub connecting Asia and Europe.
Expanding Transport and Economic Ties
Experts note that direct flights could open new possibilities for both passenger travel and cargo transportation, supporting the growth of trade and logistics within the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route.
In recent years, Azerbaijan has been actively developing cooperation with China in the fields of digital innovation, logistics, and infrastructure.
The proposed flight connection between Baku and Xi’an would mark another milestone in this growing partnership.
📍 Source: Based on APA reports
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