During these meetings they discussed bilateral and regional cooperation issues, as well as items of global importance.

In his dialogue with Ukhnaa Khurelsukh, President of Mongolia, Xi stressed the importance of Mongolia as a natural partner in the cooperation of the Belt and Road Initiative.

He urged playing a more active role in high-quality cooperation within the megaproject by taking advantage of its geographical location to connect Europe and Asia.

Beijing pledged to help revitalize the economy and strengthen trilateral cooperation between China, Mongolia and Russia.

Separately, in his meeting with Turkmenistan People’s Council Chairman Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, Xi expressed willingness to enhance the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two sides.

The leaders discussed the alignment between the Belt and Road Initiative and Turkmenistan’s development strategy to revive the Great Silk and Road Initiative, and also agreed to expand economic and technological cooperation.

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