Turkmenistan and China discussed expanding their strategic partnership and innovative projects

On September 22, 2025, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Akhmet Gurbanov met with Xu Qingshan, Deputy Secretary-General of the Hangzhou People's Government. During the talks, the parties discussed the current state and prospects of the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries, noting that regular high-level contacts contribute to the further strengthening of bilateral ties.

According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, special attention was paid to the development of regional, cultural, and humanitarian ties, as well as joint projects in innovation, artificial intelligence, and high technology, including smart city initiatives and the modernization of urban infrastructure. The Turkmen side proposed intensifying scientific and educational cooperation by establishing collaboration between Hangzhou Dianzi University and leading Turkmen universities.

The city of Arkadag received special recognition for receiving a Certificate of Excellence from Hangzhou Dianzi University on March 13, 2025, as an outstanding green and environmentally friendly community. Prospects for sports exchanges, which could strengthen the friendship between the peoples of the two countries, were also discussed.