Wen's Eurasian visit further deepens co-op: FM
0 
ESTABLISH CHINA-TURKEY STRATEGIC RELATIONSHIP OF COOPERATION
Yang said Premier Wen's visit to Turkey is of great significance to the bilateral relations that have had a tradition of friendly ties. Turkey attached great importance to and had been looking forward to the landmark visit, which further consolidated the bilateral cooperation and turned a new chapter in the bilateral relations.
Premier Wen and Turkish leaders held in-depth talks and reached wide consensus. The two sides agreed to establish a strategic relationship of cooperation and issued a joint declaration, further upgrading the level of friendly cooperation in all fields and establishing a new milestone in the bilateral relations.
Premier Wen's visit had a number of achievements, Yang said.
The two sides agreed to further boost their cooperation in fighting the forces of terrorism, separatism and extremism and work together to safeguard their integrity of territory and sovereignty.
The premier's visit further boosted bilateral cooperation as the two sides signed eight documents covering economy and trade, railway, power station, telecommunications and infrastructural construction. China encourages Chinese enterprises to increase investment in Turkey, make efforts to link the railway systems of the two countries, boost cooperation with Turkish side in finance, and promote bilateral trade with a view to sustainable and balanced growth.
The two sides also agreed to further promote cultural exchanges. Premier Wen elaborated on China's policy of respecting cultural diversity while meeting representatives from Turkey's cultural and industrial and business circles. He also told the Turkish side that China would encourage Chinese tourists to travel to Turkey.
The two sides also agreed to enhance coordination and cooperation in international affairs to promote peace, stability and prosperity, and promote bilateral cooperation.
Premier Wen's successful four-nation visit is an important diplomatic tour to help boost mutual trust and do away with misunderstandings at a time of new international situations, and it will have significant influence on relations between China and the EU, China and Turkey, and China and Eurasian countries, Yang said.
Go to Forum >>0 Comments