BAKU, Azerbaijan, Aug. 24
By Klavdiya Romakayeva - Trend:
China has imported more than 300 billion cubic meters of "blue fuel" and retains the leadership as its importer from Turkmenistan, Trend reports referring to the electronic newspaper Nebit-Gaz.
According to the information, President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, as part of a working trip to the Mary region, launched the construction of three new wells at the Galkynysh gas field in the Iolotan district.
The Ambassador of China to Turkmenistan Qian Naicheng noted during the ceremony of launching a new project in the Mary region, the start of construction of three new wells at the Galkynysh field represents a new step in strengthening interstate Turkmen-Chinese cooperation in the energy sector.
The ambassador also stressed that the recent telephone conversation between the President of China and the President of Turkmenistan gave new dynamics to the further development of interstate relations.
At present, the parties are carrying out comprehensive work to implement the agreements reached at the highest level, taking measures on the basis of the document on the coordination of the One Belt - One Road initiative and the strategy for the Revival of the Great Silk Road. It was also noted that the sides are jointly preparing a cooperation program for the next five years.
“All this will give a new impetus to the strategic Turkmen-Chinese partnership, bring it to a new level, and contribute to the prosperity of both countries,” the ambassador emphasized.
In addition, noting that Turkmenistan possesses colossal energy potential, Naicheng added that bilateral interaction in the fuel and energy sector is an example of constructive cooperation.
In this regard, the ambassador said that since the start of the gas pipeline through which Turkmen natural gas is supplied to China, China has imported more than 300 billion cubic meters of "blue fuel" and retains the leadership as its importer from Turkmenistan.
"The Chinese side is ready to further develop productive interaction with the Turkmen side, covering such areas as investment, trade and other areas, as well as a comprehensive partnership in the fuel and energy complex, which meets mutual interests," the diplomat said.
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