Turkmenistan and China are interested in increasing cooperation in the energy sector, - MFA
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The issues of further strengthening Turkmen-Chinese relations were discussed on July 21 at a meeting between Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Ahmet Gurbanov and the new Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to Turkmenistan Ji Shumin, the MFA of Turkmenistan reports (www.mfa.gov.tm/ru/news/5418).
During the conversation, a range of issues of further strengthening Turkmen-Chinese relations were discussed in detail. The parties noted that regular high-level meetings contribute to strengthening the political dialogue.
As part of the intensification of trade and economic ties, the parties expressed interest in increasing cooperation in the energy sector, the MFA notes.
During the meeting, the ambassador presented copies of his credentials.
At the end of the meeting, the interlocutors confirmed their commitment to further developing the partnership.
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