Turkmenistan Participated in the Fifth Meeting of Foreign Ministers in the “Central Asia – China” Format

On December 1, 2024, a Turkmen delegation led by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Rashid Meredov, took part in the fifth meeting of foreign ministers in the “Central Asia – China” format held in Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China.

The participants highlighted the important role of cooperation within the “CA – China” framework in enhancing joint efforts aimed at strengthening constructive partnerships in the common interests of the member states.

During the discussions in the closed session, the foreign ministers of Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and China reviewed priority areas of cooperation between Central Asian states and China and outlined key directions for future partnerships.

An exchange of views took place on various international issues concerning the regional and global agenda.

Additionally, the diplomats discussed preparations for the upcoming second summit of the “Central Asia – China” format, focusing on strengthening and developing political relations, advancing business cooperation, maintaining and expanding trade ties, and ensuring energy and transport connectivity.

The meeting then continued in an expanded format.

Among the topics discussed, special attention was given to the necessity of consolidating joint efforts to ensure long-term peace and stability, enhancing political, trade, economic, and investment cooperation, and expanding humanitarian ties.

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan emphasized that the culture of respectful dialogue forms the foundation for further strengthening trust and peace among countries and peoples, and it cannot be limited by time frames.

At the conclusion of the meeting, a Joint Statement was signed, outlining prospective areas for multilateral cooperation within the “Central Asia – China” format.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan