Azerbaycan-China relations in the context of the One Belt One Road project

China, an important actor in the Asian continent, has put forward the One Belt One Road (BRI) project, which aims to revive and reconstruct the old Silk Road. China aims to increase its regional and global power with BRI in the medium and long term, and on its way to becoming a global power, the security of its surroundings is of great importance to China. In the context of this project, Azerbaijan, located at the intersection of the East and the West and on the shores of the Caspian Sea, is an important strategic partner for China. This study examines Azerbaijan-China relations in the context of BRI and aims to contribute to the literature on this subject. The study examines the history of relations between Azerbaijan and China, and compares the relations between these two countries before and after the BRI project. In this context, this thesis attempts to explain China's interests in Azerbaijan within the scope of the project and seeks an answer to the question of how this project will affect the relations between the two countries. In addition, the contributions or possible risks that this project will provide to Azerbaijan are evaluated. The first thing that is noticed as a result of the research and examination is that this project has accelerated bilateral relations between Azerbaijan and China. In addition, the relationship between the Zangezur Corridor, which is geopolitically important for Azerbaijan, and the Project has been revealed. Descriptive and historical analysis methods were used in this research. A literature review was conducted on the subject, the findings were classified qualitatively and interpreted analytically. In this context, books, articles, newspaper articles and internet resources written on the subject were examined. The statements and explanations of decision makers from both countries regarding the project were included.