On 30 November 2024, the meeting between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China Wang Yi was held on the margins of the Fifth Central Asia-China Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Chengdu, Sichuan Province of the People’s Republic of China.
During the meeting, the Ministers of Foreign Affairs noted with satisfaction the fruitful nature of the interstate dialogue built on the principles of mutually beneficial partnership. Regular contacts at the highest, governmental and interdepartmental levels contribute to the dynamic development of bilateral relations. In this regard, the sides discussed issues related to the implementation of previously reached bilateral agreements.
It was emphasized that this meeting is a good opportunity to exchange views on the current state of the Turkmen-Chinese friendly relations, which are of comprehensive strategic nature. The Ministers underlined that the Turkmen-Chinese Intergovernmental Cooperation Committee serves as an effective mechanism of interstate collaboration.
The diplomats also noted the effectiveness of the multilateral dialogue between Turkmenistan and China within the framework of international and regional structures. They highlighted the efficiency of the “Central Asia-China” Format. In this context, the sides discussed preparations to the second Summit of Heads of State of the “Central Asia-China” Format, scheduled to be held in Astana in 2025.
The heads of foreign ministries noted the effective cooperation in trade and economic sphere, as well as analyzed the progress of joint activities in the field of energy, transport and communication interconnectivity, as well as cultural and humanitarian vector.
Upon the outcomes of the meeting, the Memorandum of Cooperation between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China for 2025-2026 was signed.
