Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Turkmenistan’s National Leader Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov at Beijing’s Diaoyutai State Guesthouse on March 18, 2026. The meeting emphasized deepening the comprehensive strategic partnership, consolidating mutual trust, and expanding cooperation in trade, energy, AI, agriculture, and digital economy.
The leaders discussed aligning Turkmenistan’s Revival of the Great Silk Road Strategy with China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), enhancing trade, connectivity, and clean energy projects. Both sides highlighted mutual support, regional stability, and long-term sustainable development.
Experts said the visit strengthens China’s role as a global builder of peace and Turkmenistan’s strategic alignment with a reliable partner, particularly amid regional conflicts near Iran, Afghanistan, and Pakistan. High-level exchanges reaffirm strong bilateral relations and lay groundwork for the upcoming China-Central Asia Summit.
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