During the presentation of the book by President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov “Anau - Culture from the Depths of Millennia,” Chinese Ambassador Qian Naicheng emphasized the importance of the ancient city of Anau as a monument of the thousand-year-old culture of Turkmenistan and a witness to the thousand-year friendship between the Turkmen and Chinese peoples, the State News Agency of Turkmenistan reports.

The diplomat noted that recently the National Leader of the Turkmen people Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov drew attention to the similarity of the images of dragons on the Seyit Jemaletdin mosque in Anau with Chinese fine art, which was confirmed by scientific analysis. According to scientists, this fact indicates active contacts between Turkmen and Chinese masters in the Middle Ages, which were facilitated by the Great Silk Road.

The Ambassador recalled the words of the Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty that the Turkmen-Chinese ties of friendship and brotherhood are rooted in the depths of history. In 49 BC. The ancestors of the Turkmens signed an agreement with China, called the “Oath Treaty,” indicating the closeness of the two peoples. In this regard, the ambassador expressed heartfelt gratitude to Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov for his contribution to strengthening interstate relations.

Qian Naicheng emphasized that the modern Chinese-Turkmen dialogue, based on the rich historical heritage, is developing dynamically. In 2023, interstate relations were elevated to the level of a comprehensive strategic partnership, as stated by Chairman Xi Jinping and President Serdar Berdimuhamedov. The governments of the two countries signed a Memorandum of Understanding on linking the “Revival of the Great Silk Road” and “One Belt, One Road” initiatives. A symbol of cooperation is the transnational gas pipeline through which Turkmen gas is supplied to China.

Let us remind that on Friday, in the city of Anau, a presentation of a book by President Serdar Berdimuhamedov dedicated to the proclamation of the ancient city as the cultural capital of the Turkic world in 2024 took place. This decision by TURKSOY testifies to the high international authority of Turkmenistan and recognition of the contribution of the Turkmen people to the development of human civilization.

The presentation was attended by senior government officials, deputies, representatives of ministries, departments, public organizations, the media, heads of diplomatic missions, international organizations, respected elders and students.

The speeches emphasized the great importance of the President’s new book in the study and popularization of the glorious history and rich national cultural heritage of the Turkmen people.