On November 9, 2017, Assistant Foreign Minister Chen Xiaodong met with outgoing Turkish Ambassador to China Ali Murat Ersoy. Speaking positively of Ali Murat Ersoy's contributions to advancing the development of China-Turkish relations during his terms of office, Chen Xiaodong hoped that he could continue to care for and support the development of China-Turkey relations. Ali Murat Ersoy thanked China for providing its precious support during his tenure, and noted that he will continue making contributions to Turkey-China friendship after leaving his office.