Turkey and China Pledge Cooperation on Counterterrorism During Xinjiang Visit
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan's visit to Xinjiang focuses on strengthening economic ties and addressing Uyghur cultural rights.
- Fidan met with Xinjiang's regional leaders to discuss counterterrorism and economic collaboration.
- Turkey urged China to protect the cultural rights of Uyghurs while respecting China's sovereignty.
- Fidan's visit marked the first high-level Turkish visit to Xinjiang since 2012.
- China and Turkey aim to expand trade, agriculture, and civil aviation cooperation.
- Turkey seeks to balance its economic interests with cultural and human rights concerns.