ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan, April 17. Turkmenistan
and China have formalized a general agreement outlining the
fundamental principles of cooperation within the gas sector,
Trend reports via the
press service of the Turkmen government.
This agreement was part of a series of bilateral documents
signed at the conclusion of the seventh meeting of the
Turkmen-Chinese Intergovernmental Committee on Cooperation, held in
Ashgabat.
Included in the signed documents were the meeting protocol and a
five-year cooperation program for the period 2026-2030. In
addition, the two sides agreed to establish mutual cultural centers
and signed a memorandum addressing cooperation in the fields of
transport and logistics.
Furthermore, both parties are committed to enhancing
collaboration in the realms of artificial intelligence, science,
and innovation. Key documents in this regard include a memorandum
on artificial intelligence cooperation and a program outlining
scientific and technical collaboration for 2026-2028.
The agreements also encompass the creation of a joint
Turkmen-Chinese training center in the energy sector and the
establishment of a center for traditional Chinese medicine.
On April 16, the conference titled “Turkmenistan - People’s
Republic of China: 20 Years of Strategic Cooperation in the Gas
Sector” officially opened in Ashgabat. The event brought together
government representatives from both countries, international
organizations, energy companies, and experts to review past
achievements and discuss the prospects of bilateral cooperation in
the gas sector.
