On October 22, Azerbaijani Energy Minister Parviz Shahbazov, who was in China to attend the 3rd Belt and Road Energy Ministerial Conference, met with several local companies.

During his meeting in Beijing with Lin Xiadon, Vice President of China Energy International Group Co., Ltd., Shahbazov discussed accelerating the implementation of 160 MW power plants, the company's potential involvement in offshore wind energy projects, the development of green energy corridors, and the local production of renewable energy installations. They also explored cooperation in establishing a joint research and development center, agreeing to form a Working Group, and considering a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that reflects their new cooperation priorities.

Shahbazov was also introduced to the experience and international activities of China Datang Corporation Limited, which offers comprehensive services in the planning, design, construction, operation, and financing of renewable energy projects. Zou Lei, Chairman of the Board of Directors, highlighted the company’s interest in investment cooperation on solar power plants, onshore and offshore wind power plants, energy storage, and green hydrogen production projects. "Shortly, we agreed to sign a Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation between the Ministry of Energy and the company," Shahbazov stated on X.

In a separate meeting with Kai Song, President of Public Relations of Huawei in China, Shahbazov reviewed the prospects for collaboration in green energy with the company, which provides advanced technological solutions. They discussed the development of a renewable energy-based data center with Huawei within the framework of Azerbaijan's initiatives on green energy corridors and fiber-optic cable projects connecting Europe and Asia.