Matvienko and Berdimuhamedov discussed cooperation between Russia and Turkmenistan

Chairman of the Federation Council of the Russian Federation Valentina Matvienko and the national leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Khalk Maslakhaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov discussed issues of cooperation between the two countries.

The meeting took place in the Avaza national tourist zone on the Turkmen coast of the Caspian Sea.

The interlocutors noted the development of relations between Turkmenistan and Russia in various areas, including interparliamentary relations and cooperation in the field of education and science.

ASHGABAT, October 7 - RIA Novosti. Chairman of the Federation Council of the Russian Federation Valentina Matvienko and the national leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Khalk Maslakhaty (People's Council) of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov discussed issues of cooperation between the two countries, the official newspaper "Neutral Turkmenistan" reports.

According to the newspaper, the meeting took place the day before in the Avaza national tourist zone on the Turkmen coast of the Caspian Sea. Matvienko arrived in Turkmenistan to participate in the International Dialogue “The Role of Women in Maintaining Peace and Achieving Sustainable Development.”

Matvienko, the newspaper writes, thanked him for the warm welcome, congratulated Berdymukhamedov on holding large-scale international events and conveyed to him greetings and wishes for well-being from Russian President Vladimir Putin. Berdimuhamedov, in turn, asked to convey best wishes to the Russian leader and thanked Matvienko for accepting the invitation.

“As noted during the meeting, currently relations between Turkmenistan and the Russian Federation are developing harmoniously in various directions. Our countries are expanding a fruitful dialogue within the UN, the CIS and other international structures. Also, agreements based on the results of meetings and negotiations at the highest level are being implemented on a mutually beneficial basis. As emphasized, bilateral relations are developing on the basis of the principles of strong friendship and mutual respect,” the message says.