China and Turkmenistan sign a joint statement and agree to deepen bilateral cooperation

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Source: CCTV.com | 08-30-2008 08:58

China and Turkmenistan have signed a joint statement, agreeing to continue high-level official visits and conduct exchanges at various levels.

Chinese President Hu Jintao (2nd R front) in the company  of Turkmen President Gurbanguly Berdymukhamedov reviews  the honour guard at a welcmoing ceremony in Ashgabat  August 29, 2008. Chinese President Hu Jintao met with his  Turkmen counterpart Gurbanguly Berdymukhamedov Friday in  Ashgabat for talks on the promotion of bilateral  relations.(Xinhua)

China hailed the remarkable achievements made by Turkmenistan in nation building and socio-economic development. China also affirmed its support for the Central Asian country in choosing its own development model.

Turkmenistan reiterated its adherence to the one-China policy, and both sides reiterated that they will deepen cooperation to ensure the two nations' security and regional stability.

Editor:Wang Shuqin