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The National Leader of the Turkmen People Gave an Interview to the Chinese "CGTN" TV Channel
21 Mar. 05:13As part of his friendly visit to the People's Republic of China, the National Leader of the Turkmen people and Chairman of the Halk Maslakhaty of Turkmenistan, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, gave an extensive Q&A interview to the world-renowned "CGTN" television channel. As reported by the "Watan" news program, this interview served as a significant platform to highlight the current state and future prospects of the strategic partnership between the two nations to a global audience.
Before the official start of the interview, the National Leader engaged in a conversation with the channel’s lead journalist, discussing the ongoing dynamics of bilateral relations. The Chinese journalist expressed great interest in the life path, creative work, and numerous books written by the National Leader, which have been translated into many world languages. At the host’s request, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov left a commemorative note in the guest book, expressing his firm belief in the comprehensive development of Turkmen-Chinese ties.
The main interview, conducted by the prominent host Fei Yanqiu, focused on the current status of cooperation and the successful results of the efforts made by the National Leader and President Serdar Berdimuhamedov of Turkmenistan. The questions covered political, economic, and humanitarian cooperation, emphasizing the strategic nature of the dialogue between Ashgabat and Beijing. The National Leader of the Turkmen people provided detailed and comprehensive answers to all the questions posed by the Chinese journalist.
During the conversation, special emphasis was placed on energy cooperation, transport and logistics, and the alignment of Turkmenistan's "Revival of the Great Silk Road" strategy with China's "Belt and Road" initiative. The National Leader reaffirmed Turkmenistan’s commitment to long-term, mutually beneficial cooperation with China. This interview, broadcasted globally via "CGTN," played a vital role in showcasing Turkmenistan’s peaceful foreign policy and its growing role in regional and international affairs.
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