Azerbaijan-China Relations: Cooperation in the Energy Sector

The main goal of the research is to examine the reasons for the expanding cooperation in the energy sector between Azerbaijan and China, the process itself and its consequences for the South Caucasus region, especially Azerbaijan, against the backdrop of the changing political and economic landscape of the 21st century. This topic is one of the most relevant topics for the modern era. Thus, after gaining its independence in 1991, Azerbaijan, which built its economy based on the requirements of the modern era, has been in the spotlight of almost all the world's countries due to its economic potential. In this regard, economic cooperation with China, especially cooperation in the energy sector, attracts attention. Azerbaijan is the most developed and leading country in the South Caucasus. Although China is geographically distant from the South Caucasus region, it has always established close relations with these countries. Establishing peace and stability in the South Caucasus, especially in Azerbaijan, is at the center of China's attention. Azerbaijan's rich energy resources have been at the center of attention of various countries throughout history. The security of the oil and gas arteries passing through Azerbaijan is very important for China, which benefits from our country's rich oil and gas reserves. In addition to being the most developed country in the East Asian region, China is interested in establishing political, economic, and cultural relations with the South Caucasus countries, especially Among East Asian countries, China is considered the second country to strengthen cooperation with Azerbaijan in the energy sector after Japan. This article examines in detail the cooperation in the energy sector that China has established with Azerbaijan since 1991.