President of the People's Republic of China Xi Jinping sent an official invitation to President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov to take part in the opening ceremony of the XXIV Olympic Winter Games.

The invitation to the head of the Turkmen state was conveyed today during the reception by the Ambassador of the People's Republic of China Qian Naicheng, the press service of the Turkmen Foreign Ministry reported.

The message reads, in part: “The Chinese side will host the Winter Olympic Games in Beijing from 4 to 20 February 2022. Taking into account the high level of strategic partnership relations between China and Turkmenistan and deep friendship between the heads of the two countries, the Chinese side invites the distinguished President of Turkmenistan, Mr. Gurbanguly Myalikgulyevich Berdimuhamedov, to take part in the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympic Games in Beijing.

Conveying his best wishes and a congratulatory letter on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Turkmenistan and the PRC, the President of Turkmenistan thanked the Chinese leader for the invitation to the Winter Olympics.

During the meeting, issues of bilateral cooperation were also discussed. The head of Turkmenistan stressed that friendly relations and mutually beneficial partnership based on the principles of equality, mutual benefit, respect and trust have been actively developed and continue to grow steadily for the benefit of the peoples of the two countries.

Berdimuhamedov noted that interstate relations are harmoniously complemented by productive interaction within the framework of international organizations. In this regard, the Chinese side expressed gratitude for the continued support for the neutral status of our country, its international initiatives and proposals.