*** *** China is the first country to establish diplomatic relations with Turkmenistan, the first batch of countries to support Turkmenistan to pursue a permanent neutral policy, the first strategic partner established by Turkmenistan in the form of political documents, and the largest natural gas trading partner of Turkmenistan. The development of China Turkey relations has not only brought tangible benefits to the two countries and peoples, but also made important contributions to maintaining regional peace and stability. *** I am willing to maintain close contact with you, take the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries as an opportunity to continue to deepen mutually beneficial cooperation in various fields and jointly promote the China Turkey strategic partnership to a new level for the benefit of the two countries and their peoples. Berdymukhamedov said that since the establishment of diplomatic relations, Turkey and China have carried out comprehensive cooperation in the broadest fields and established a unique multi-level cooperation mechanism. China has become a major trading partner of Turkey for many years, which is a clear manifestation of mutually beneficial cooperation between the two sides. Turkmenistan attaches great importance to Turkey China relations and will cooperate closely with China on the basis of the principles of treating each other as equals, mutual respect and taking care of each other's interests, so as to make every effort to promote Turkey China relations to a higher level. (Xinhua News Agency)