THE MFA OF TURKMENISTAN HOSTED A MEETING WITH THE SPECIAL ENVOY OF THE MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA FOR AFGHANISTAN

On November 14, 2022, the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan V. Hajyiev met with the Special Envoy of the People's Republic of China for Afghanistan Yue Xiaoyong at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan.

During the meeting, the high level of strategic partnership between Turkmenistan and the People's Republic of China was emphasized. In this context, it was noted that the dynamics of the Turkmen-Chinese bilateral cooperation is largely due to the open, trusting and friendly dialogue formed between the Leaders of the two states, which gives a powerful impetus to the further development and expansion of cooperation between Turkmenistan and China.

The parties noted that Turkmenistan and China are actively involved in the processes of national reconciliation and economic recovery of the neighboring country, and maintain a dialogue on the Afghan issue on a permanent and systematic basis. Both countries are actively cooperating within the framework of the mechanism of interaction between the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of countries neighboring Afghanistan.

The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan stressed that Turkmenistan considers peacebuilding in Afghanistan from the point of view of the unity of its three main directions: political, economic and social-humanitarian.

First of all, Turkmenistan stands for the development of a dialogue with the new authorities of Afghanistan as the main factor contributing to maintaining stability in the country and bringing closer the prospects for achieving internal harmony and a balance of interests in Afghanistan. Secondly, the process of peacebuilding in Afghanistan cannot be considered without the involvement of this country in regional economic integration processes through the implementation of major infrastructure projects. And, thirdly, the humanitarian component of peacebuilding in this country has always had a positive impact on this process.

In addition, the Turkmen side considers it necessary to search for and use opportunities to hold consultations with authorized Afghan officials on the issues of ensuring peace and security in the region, including issues of countering terrorism and other challenges and threats of our time.

In this regard, the Turkmen side confirmed that it would continue to provide regular support to the Afghan people, based on the principles of good neighborliness and centuries-old friendship.