During her working visit to China, Oguljakhan Atabaeva, Vice President for Medical Affairs of the Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Charitable Foundation for Assistance to Children in Need of Care, met with Shanghai Mayor Gong Zheng, according to Yicai.com.

The mayor emphasized the strong historical ties between Turkmenistan and China and noted the growing cooperation in trade, economy, and culture. He expressed hope for further development of mutually beneficial partnerships within the “Belt and Road” initiative, particularly in tourism, investment, and humanitarian fields.

Gong Zheng also highlighted Shanghai’s efforts in creating a child-friendly city and expressed interest in collaborating on projects related to children’s health and volunteer services.

Oguljakhan Atabaeva praised the positive dynamics of Turkmen-Chinese relations and described Shanghai as a vibrant and inspiring city. She stated that the Foundation places high priority on children’s health and education and believes that deepening cooperation will create more opportunities for children’s well-being in both countries.