[China Power Construction Iraq 750MW Solar Energy Project Approved]On May 30, 2023, the Iraqi Cabinet stated in a foreign statement that it had approved China Power Construction's photovoltaic project in the southern province of Musana, with a total installed capacity of 750MW and a total investment of 520 million US dollars. In August 2021, China Power Construction Corporation signed a cooperation agreement with the Ministry of Electricity of Iraq to develop 2GW photovoltaic power generation projects within Iraq, with the first phase investing in the development of 750MW. The Iraqi government has set a renewable energy development goal and plans to achieve a total installed capacity of 10GW of solar power generation by 2030, mainly relying on investment and development by private sector enterprises. Editor/Ma Xue
Wang Yi met with Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Baylamov during his attendance at the 7th CICA Summit in Baku. Both sides acknowledge the progress of the comprehensive strategic partnership between China and Armenia, explore cooperation in economic, trade, energy, and connectivity of the Middle Corridor, and exchange views on regional security and the peace process between Azerbaijan and Armenia. Editor/Min Jing
Ulaanbaatar held the groundbreaking ceremony for the China Mongolia Yuanshou Sports Center, attended by Mongolian President Khurilesukh, Chinese charg é d'affaires Cao Li, and others. This project is a Chinese free aid project, constructed by Shaanxi Construction Engineering Group, covering an area of 30000 square meters with a construction period of 48 months. It is expected to be completed in 2030 and will become a new landmark of China Mongolia friendly cooperation. Editor/Min Jing