Baku: 'Heydar Aliyev's legacy is dear for all of us. We follow his path, including in our foreign policy priorities. Among these priorities, China has a special place,' said President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev during an interview with China Global Television Network (CGTN), APA reports.

According to Azeri-Press News Agency, President Aliyev emphasized that despite significant changes in the world and in Azerbaijan over the last 20 years, the country's foreign policy priorities have remained consistent. He underscored the importance of China within these priorities, reflecting the enduring influence of Heydar Aliyev's legacy on Azerbaijan's strategic direction.