On June 12, 2016, Foreign Minister Wang Yi met in Beijing with visiting Deputy Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Murat Salim Esenli of Turkey.

Wang Yi expressed that since last year, both sides have been fully carrying out the important consensus between the two heads of state, vigorously promoting the development of bilateral relations. China is willing to closely cooperate with Turkey to well host the G20 Hangzhou Summit, give play to mechanisms of bilateral governmental cooperation, constantly deepen bilateral political mutual trust, earnestly strengthen cooperation in security and anti-terrorism, advance practical cooperation under the framework of jointly building the "Belt and Road", solidly push forward the progress of major projects and continue to enhance bilateral coordination in major international and regional affairs.

Murat Salim Esenli noted that highly valuing the development of Turkey-China strategic cooperative relations, the Turkish side stands ready to, together with China, maintain high-level exchanges, dovetail development strategies, expand cooperation in investment, infrastructure and other areas and jointly safeguard peace and stability in the region and the world. Turkey understands, and pays attention to China's security concerns, and is willing to further strengthen cooperation with China in security and combating terrorism.