A wide range of issues of bilateral cooperation, with an emphasis on the implementation of agreements reached earlier at the highest state level, were discussed on Tuesday during the talks between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov and his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi, the website of the Foreign Ministry of Turkmenistan reports.

 It is noted that the negotiations were held within the framework of the participation of the delegation of Turkmenistan in the 3rd meeting of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the countries of Central Asia and China.

 The heads of the foreign ministries of the two countries also touched upon regional and international issues of mutual interest.  The interlocutors confirmed the mutual desire to continue cooperation between Turkmenistan and China in major international organizations.

 During the discussion of the bilateral trade and economic agenda, special attention was paid to mutually beneficial cooperation in the gas, transport and communications sectors.

 The leaders of Turkmen and Chinese diplomacy paid special attention to the issues of ensuring security and stability on a regional and continental scale.

 The topic of negotiations was also further cooperation in the field of healthcare, education and culture.