At the invitation of President Gurbanguly Berdimuhammedow of Turkmenistan, President Hu Jintao of the People's Republic of China paid a state visit to Turkmenistan from August 28 to 29, 2008. The two heads of state had a full exchange of views and reached extensive common understanding on China-Turkmenistan relations and international and regional issues of common interest.

1. The two sides noted with satisfaction the sound and steady growth of China-Turkmenistan friendly relations and cooperation in recent years as well as the widening and fruitful cooperation between the two countries in the various fields. The two sides emphasized that they would continue to maintain exchange of high-level visits and contacts at all levels, increase political mutual trust, earnestly implement the agreements and consensus reached between them, deepen and expand cooperation in all fields and further advance the friendly relations and cooperation between China and Turkmenistan.

2. The two sides stated that they would continue to strengthen exchanges between the National People's Congress of China and the People's Council of Turkmenistan, conduct friendly exchanges and cooperation at various levels and further improve the legal basis for bilateral cooperation.

3. The two sides stressed that to further consolidate and develop the friendly relations and cooperation between China and Turkmenistan is the set principle of the foreign policy of both countries. China applauded the remarkable progress made by Turkmenistan in nation building and social and economic development. China reaffirmed its continued support for Turkmenistan in pursuing a development path suited to its national conditions and respect for Turkmenistan's policy of "permanent neutrality." Turkmenistan applauded the outstanding achievements China has made after 30 years of reform and opening-up, believing that China's development is a positive factor contributing to world peace and prosperity and that the Chinese people will successfully achieve the grand goals of development of the country.

4. The Turkmenistan side reiterated its firm commitment to the one-China policy and its recognition of the Government of the People's Republic of China as the sole legal government representing the whole China and Taiwan as part of China. It is firmly opposed to any form of "Taiwan independence" or any attempt to create "two Chinas" or "one China, one Taiwan." It is opposed to Taiwan's membership in any international or regional organization where statehood is required. It supports all efforts made by the Chinese Government to realize national reunification. The Chinese side highly appreciates this principled position of Turkmenistan, and reiterated its support for the efforts made by Turkmenistan to safeguard its independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity, maintain domestic stability and develop the national economy.

5. China highly appreciated Turkmenistan's firm support for China's position in the fight against "East Turkistan" and other elements of the "three evil forces." The two sides reaffirmed that they would abide by the Cooperation Agreement on Combating Terrorism, Separatism and Extremism Between the People's Republic of China and Turkmenistan, continue to deepen cooperation in the security field, resolutely combat the "three evil forces," and maintain security of the two countries and stability in the region.

6. China highly valued and appreciated the sympathy and material assistance of Turkmenistan for China after the devastating earthquake in Wenchuan, which helped people in affected areas undertake disaster-relief and reconstruction work.

7. The Turkmenistan side congratulated China on successfully hosting the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, taking it as a huge contribution of China to the advancement of the international Olympic movement and the building of a harmonious world.

8. The two sides agreed to establish the China-Turkmenistan Cooperation Committee. The two sides indicated that they would give full play to the guiding and coordinating role of the Committee in comprehensively advancing bilateral cooperation in economy, trade, energy, security, and people-to-people and cultural exchanges.

9. The two sides stressed that they will, under the principles of equality, mutual benefit, and win-win cooperation, promote bilateral cooperation in energy, transportation, telecommunications, chemical industry, textiles, construction materials and other fields. They stated that they would create an