Previously, we informed that the government delegation of Turkmenistan, headed by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov, left for China on May 9.
According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, the visit itself began on May 10.
On the first day, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan, Minister of Foreign Affairs Rashid Meredov and Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan, Chairman of the Supreme
Control Chamber of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov met with Member of the State Council of the People's Republic of China, Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi.
The high level of political dialogue between the two states was noted. The sides stressed their interest in further expanding the Turkmen-Chinese relations in a wide range, which was voiced during a recent telephone conversation between President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov and President of the People's Republic of China Xi Jinping.
During the talks, key aspects of the international and regional agendas were discussed, as well as a number of issues of mutual interest, including ensuring international information and biological security.
As co-chairman of the Intergovernmental Turkmen-Chinese Cooperation Committee, Serdar Berdimuhamedov noted the priority areas of cooperation between the two countries, including the gas sector, financial and investment partnership, and healthcare.
The parties also spoke about the development of cooperation in the field of transport, communications, trade and cultural and humanitarian cooperation.
Moreover, the Turkmen delegation held bilateral meetings with representatives of the relevant ministries and departments of the People's Republic of China.
The visit of the Turkmen delegation to China will last until May 12.
