President Hu inaugurates Turkmen pipeline

• Source: Global Times
• [10:50 December 15 2009]
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During his talks with Berdymukhamedov in Turkmen capital Ashgabat Monday, Hu praised the cooperation between the two countries and outlined other areas to further friendly links.

Hu called for an early establishment of the mechanism of the Sino-Turkmen cooperation committee so as to better guide and coordinate cooperation.

He also said China would make efforts to expand cooperation with Turkmenistan in sectors such as transport, telecommunications, building materials and infrastructure development.

Noting that terrorism, separatism and extremism in Central Asia have posed a serious threat to regional stability, Hu said China was ready to work with Turkmenistan to crack down on such forces.

Hu also emphasized cultural and people-to-people exchanges between the two countries, pledging more scholarships for Turkmen students to study in China.

Berdymukhamedov fully agreed with Hu's proposals, saying the long-term strategic partnership between the two countries is based on a high degree of mutual trust, mutual respect and friendship.

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