Turkmen President Serdar Berdymukhammedov has arrived in Beijing for a state visit, Turkmen state media reported on January 5. According to the reports, Berdymukhammedov and Chinese leader Xi Jinping will meet on January 6 to discuss issues related to bilateral ties, including Turkmen gas exports to China, transportation, trade, the chemical industry, agriculture, and communications. Chinese Foreign Minister Hua Chunying said earlier Berdymukhammedov's visit was scheduled after an invitation by Xi. To read the original story from RFE/RL's Turkmen Service, click here.
Turkmen President Arrives In Beijing For State Visit
