Leaders of Russia and Turkmenistan discuss prospects for cooperation

President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdymukhamedov and Russian President Vladimir Putin touched on strengthening trade and economic relations in a telephone conversation.

The leaders voiced warm congratulations to each other on the 75th anniversary of the Great Victory. They emphasized that their nations continue to remember and honor the feat of the soldiers and home front workers, so this year's anniversary date has special significance.

The President of Turkmenistan expressed gratitude to Vladimir Putin for the participation of the Russian delegation in the festive events. It is especially important for the Turkmen leader to receive from the Russian guests a copy of the Victory Banner and the original battle banner of the 748th Rifle Regiment of the 206th Division of the 2nd Ukrainian Front, where Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov's grandfather Berdimuhamed Annaev fought during the war.

The leaders also discussed the situation arising from the COVID-19 pandemic.

The presidents agreed to further talks on mutual cooperation at the level of ministries and departments.

Source: kremlin.ru