An Azerbaijani cultural and art gallery is to be established in Bengbu city in east China's Anhui province.

Ma Guoxiang, founder of China Ancient Building and Architecture Expo Exhibition Center, made the announcement during the China International Musical Instruments Expo and the second Belt and Road Commercial and Cultural Exchange Forum, which were held in Bengbu on December 1 and 2.

Azerbaijani ambassador in Beijing Akram Zeynalli attended the events, for which he was thanked by Ma, who said:

"The Ambassador has come to the Bengbu-based China Ancient Building and Architecture Expo three times before both sides agreed to set up the center. Also, he has invited four artists from Azerbaijan to play magical Azerbaijani music during the forum, hard proof of the friendship between China and Azerbaijan."