Deputy Foreign Minister of Turkmenistan Myahri Byashimova met with the representative of the Committee of the Communist Party of China in Gansu Province Zhang Yongxia, the country's Foreign Ministry reports.
The meeting touched upon the development of the Turkmen-Chinese comprehensive strategic partnership in various fields, including the cultural and humanitarian fields.
Byashimova noted that Turkmenistan is interested in strengthening ties with China in the fields of culture, education, science, as well as learning the Chinese language. She also expressed interest in expanding youth cooperation between the two countries.
The parties also exchanged views on cooperation between Turkmenistan and the Gansu province, where the city of Lanzhou is located, which is the sister city of Ashgabat.
In addition, Zhang Yongxia invited Turkmenistan to take part in the 6th Silk Road International Cultural EXPO, which will be held on September 6-8, 2023 in Dunhuang, Gansu Province.