China, Turkmenistan Deepen Gas Ties as Project Breaks Ground
Gurbanguly Berdymukhamedov and Ding Xuexiang applaud during a ceremony launching the fourth of seven planned development phases at Galkynysh gas field, on April 17.
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China and Turkmenistan moved to deepen their energy partnership as Beijing’s top envoy attended the launch of a major gas project and signed cooperation deals, underscoring the strategic importance of natural gas ties and broader cooperation.
Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang, President Xi Jinping’s special representative, attended the groundbreaking of a gas field project this week, Xinhua News Agency reported on Saturday. Ding also met with Turkmen President Serdar Berdimuhamedov.