President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov completed his working visit to the People's Republic of China and returned home, the State News Agency of Turkmenistan reports.
The head of Turkmenistan departed from Beijing International Airport, where he was seen off by Chinese officials. The President's plane landed at Ashgabat International Airport, where Serdar Berdimuhamedov was met by officials who congratulated him on the successful completion of his visit.
During the visit, the President of Turkmenistan took part in a high-level meeting in the “SCO+” format. Participation in this international event demonstrated the strengthening of Turkmenistan's multi-vector foreign policy and the country's desire to expand dialogue with the states of the region.
The main event of the visit was the talks between Serdar Berdimuhamedov and the Chairman of the People's Republic of China Xi Jinping. The leaders of the two countries discussed a wide range of issues of bilateral relations, paying special attention to the development of cooperation in strategic areas. In particular, the success of the partnership in the energy sector was noted and the possibilities for developing trade and economic relations were considered.
The President of Turkmenistan also met with First Deputy Premier of the State Council of the People's Republic of China Ding Xuexiang. During the conversation, issues of expanding cooperation in the trade, economic, transport and logistics complexes, cultural and humanitarian spheres and high technologies were discussed.
Following the visit, a number of important bilateral documents were signed covering various areas of cooperation. These agreements create a legal basis for further deepening the strategic partnership and implementing joint projects.
As noted, the visit was an important step in the development of Turkmen-Chinese strategic relations and demonstrated Turkmenistan's readiness for a productive dialogue in accordance with the principles of the country's neutrality.
