As Türkiye and China mark the 55th anniversary of relations, Türkiye's ambassador to Beijing says relations between the two countries continue to deepen, driven by expanding economic ties and a shared outlook on global, international, and regional issues centered on peace, stability, and development.
Speaking to Anadolu Agency (AA) on Saturday, Selçuk Ünal said ties between the two ancient civilizations extend far beyond the formal establishment of diplomatic relations in 1971.
He noted that the historic Silk Road served as a bridge connecting the eastern and western ends of Asia, facilitating trade, cultural exchange, technological transfers, and diplomatic contacts between Turks and Chinese for centuries.
"The Silk Road connected two civilizations and two nations. Today, that connection continues under different names," Ünal said.
The ambassador emphasized that although geographical distance and limited transportation options constrained diplomatic contacts in earlier periods, cultural interaction between the two peoples remained constant through the Silk Road network.
