Xi holds talks with Central Asian counterparts

China and Turkmenistan usher in new chapter of partnership

President Xi Jinping on Thursday hailed relations between China and Turkmenistan as "having tremendous potentials for development" and "enjoying a broad prospect", saying China is willing to work with Turkmenistan to constantly promote bilateral ties to deliver more benefits to the two peoples.

Xi made the remarks while meeting with visiting Turkmen President Serdar Berdimuhamedov in Xi'an, Shaanxi province. Berdimuhamedov is in Xi'an, the provincial capital, to attend China-Central Asia Summit. (Read more)