BEIJING - Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi called for deepening cooperation with Turkey and Qatar as he held telephone conversations with his Turkish and Qatari counterparts, respectively, on Monday.

During his call with Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu, Wang said that China and Turkey should solemnly commemorate their 50 years of diplomatic ties, deepen political mutual trust and cooperation and push their relations to a higher level.

Since the beginning of the year, China and Turkey have worked closely in the provision of medical supplies, sharing experiences in combatting the virus, and on the third phase of clinical trial of a COVID-19 vaccine, Wang said.

Wang Yi said that China and Turkey should solemnly commemorate their 50 years of diplomatic ties, deepen political mutual trust and cooperation and push their relations to a higher level

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Turkey's decision to purchase Chinese vaccines reflects its trust in China, and China is willing to assist Turkey whenever necessary, Wang said.

Political mutual trust is the foundation of the strategic cooperative relationship between the two countries, Wang noted.

China and Turkey share common concern in fighting terrorism and maintaining national security and stability, Wang said, adding that the two sides should oppose blatant "double standards" when it comes to fighting terrorism.

Noting that the East Turkestan Islamic Movement is a global terror group designated by the UN Security Council, Wang said that it is the obligation of all countries to combat the group, and China is willing to carry out more in-depth anti-terror cooperation with Turkey.

For his part, Chavushoglu congratulated China on successfully containing the pandemic, and praised the country's achievements in vaccine research and development.

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The Turkish side hopes to take the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Turkey and China next year as an opportunity to further deepen cooperation with China and improve bilateral relations, said Chavushoglu.

The Turkish side will not allow anyone to undermine China's sovereignty and territorial integrity, he said.  

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In a separate phone call with Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Qatari deputy prime minister and minister of foreign affairs, Wang said that China and Qatar should deepen practical cooperation in the fields of energy, infrastructure and investment.

China and Qatar are expected to expand cooperation in new infrastructure, new industries and new forms of businesses such as 5G and artificial intelligence, and speed up the building of the China-Gulf Cooperation Council free trade zone, Wang said

Both heads of state have exchanged phone calls and letters this year, which fully demonstrates the strategic mutual trust and close relationship between China and Qatar, Wang noted.

The two sides should continue to support each other on issues concerning each other's core interests and major concerns, Wang said, adding that China fully supports Qatar in hosting the 2022 FIFA World Cup and will ensure that the construction of the Lusail Stadium progresses as scheduled.

The two countries are also expected to expand cooperation in new infrastructure, new industries and new forms of businesses such as 5G communication and artificial intelligence, and speed up the building of the China-Gulf Cooperation Council free trade zone, so as to constantly enrich the China-Qatar strategic partnership, Wang added.

For his part, Mohammed said that Qatar attaches great importance to its strategic partnership with China and that the leaders of the two countries have maintained a profound friendship.

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Qatar appreciates the positive role Chinese enterprises have played in supporting Qatar's infrastructure construction, he said, noting his country stands ready to work with China to further consolidate all-round cooperation in energy and other fields.

Qatar has broad consensus with China on international and regional issues, and the two sides should continue to strengthen coordination and communication and safeguard their common interests, he added.