Putin congratulated the President of Turkmenistan on Independence Day

Vladimir Putin congratulated the President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov on the Republic's Independence Day.

In the telegram, the Russian President noted that Turkmenistan's policy of positive neutrality serves stability and security in Central Asia and the Caspian region.

Putin emphasized that Russia and Turkmenistan will continue comprehensive cooperation and develop dialogue.

ASHGABAT, September 26 – RIA Novosti. Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Turkmen President Serdar Berdimuhamedov on the Republic's Independence Day; the corresponding telegram was read out in the Vatan news program of Turkmen television.

“Please accept heartfelt congratulations on the occasion of the national holiday of Turkmenistan - Independence Day. Your consistent policy of positive neutrality serves stability and security in Central Asia and the Caspian region. The relations of in-depth strategic partnership between our countries are dynamically developing in all directions,” the telegram says.

Putin added that the Russian Federation and Turkmenistan are strengthening interaction and actively continuing successful joint work on current issues on the international agenda.

“In the name of the interests of two friendly peoples, we will continue to cooperate comprehensively in a bilateral format and develop a constructive dialogue,” the Russian leader emphasized.

The President of the Russian Federation wished Berdimuhamedov good health and success in his work, and well-being and prosperity to the Turkmen people.