China foreign minister Wang Yi met Turkey foreign minister Fidan in Baku on the sidelines of the CICA summit on the 15th. Wang said Beijing welcomed Turkey’s repeated emphasis on Chinese security concerns and urged continued Turkish understanding and support on China’s core interests to reinforce the political foundation of bilateral ties. Beijing signalled support for Turkey hosting UNFCCC COP31 and offered to deepen climate cooperation. The two sides agreed to align China’s Belt and Road initi

China foreign minister Wang Yi met Turkey foreign minister Fidan in Baku on the sidelines of the CICA summit on the 15th. Wang said Beijing welcomed Turkey’s repeated emphasis on Chinese security concerns and urged continued Turkish understanding and support on China’s core interests to reinforce the political foundation of bilateral ties. Beijing signalled support for Turkey hosting UNFCCC COP31 and offered to deepen climate cooperation. The two sides agreed to align China’s Belt and Road initiative with the Middle Corridor plan to improve conditions for two-way investment and mutual economic benefit.