On October 7, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov held a telephone conversation with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin.
The head of state warmly congratulated the Russian leader on his birthday, wishing him strong health, well-being, and continued success in his state activities in the interests of the people of Russia.
Expressing sincere gratitude to President Vladimir Putin for his personal attention to the development of interstate dialogue, Serdar Berdimuhamedov noted that Russia is a strategic partner of Turkmenistan and that relations between the two countries are based on the principles of equality, mutual respect, and good neighborliness.
Thanking him for the congratulations, the Russian leader emphasized the significant contribution of the President of Turkmenistan to strengthening bilateral cooperation, which is developing on the basis of friendship and mutual benefit.
Taking the opportunity, the President of Turkmenistan invited his Russian counterpart to take part in the high-level Forum of the International Year of Peace and Trust, dedicated to the 30th anniversary of the country's neutrality, which will be held on December 12 this year in Ashgabat.
Thanking him for the invitation, the Russian President highlighted the great role of Turkmenistan’s policy of positive neutrality in strengthening regional peace and prosperity.
