The delegation of Turkmenistan participated in the Senior Officials' Meeting of the Central Asia-China Format

On April 27-28, 2026, a Senior Officials' Meeting (SOM) of the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of the participating states of the Central Asia-China Format was held in Xi'an, China. The delegation of Turkmenistan participated in the meeting.

During the meeting, which opened with welcoming remarks by Sun Weidong, Secretary-General of the Secretariat of the Central Asia-China Format, the participants engaged in a comprehensive exchange of views on a wide range of multilateral cooperation issues.

The parties summarized their joint work for 2025, analyzing the implementation of previously reached agreements and signed documents.

Particular attention was paid to the practical implementation of the initiatives put forward at the Second Central Asia-China Summit in Astana. In particular, the progress of work on the draft Long-Term Development Strategy for the format for 2026–2030 was reviewed.

The delegations discussed draft concepts for the creation of an interregional council on investment and trade, a new economic partnership program, and a green development plan through 2030. Progress was also noted in agreeing on a project to create a unified digital portal, "Cultural Heritage of the Silk Road," designed to strengthen cultural and civilizational ties in the region.

A draft unified logo for the Central Asia-China format was also reviewed.

In preparation for upcoming high-level and summit events, the organization of the 7th meeting of Foreign Ministers was discussed. The parties discussed the schedule of ministerial meetings and other joint events for 2026, which has been declared the year of high-quality development cooperation.

Turkmenistan, committed to the principles of equal and mutually beneficial partnership, confirmed its readiness for further active interaction within the Format to ensure sustainable development, peace, and security in the region.