On October 24, 2016 the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan held a meeting with the new Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People's Republic of China to Turkmenistan Mr. Sun Weidong.
The sides discussed the state and prospects of development of relations between Turkmenistan and the People's Republic of China. The sides noted the high level of political cooperation, the basis of which was the efforts of the leaders of the two countries. It was stressed the interest of the parties to the intensification of inter-parliamentary cooperation as well as cooperation within international platforms.
Among the priority issues of discussion it was marked the parties' commitment to the development of cooperation in trade and economic fields, including energy, transport and communications. Among the areas of interest the sides also named the spheres of industry, agriculture and high technology.
The sides noted the role of cultural-humanitarian ties in the development of cooperation between the two peoples. In this context, the parties discussed the possibility of further intensification of cooperation in science and education.
During the meeting the Ambassador of the People's Republic of China presented copies of his credentials and for his part has assured that he would make every effort to strengthen strategic partnership and deepen cooperation between the two countries in all areas of mutual interest.
