Putin, Xi Jinping and other world leaders congratulate Turkmen President on his birthday

Vladimir Putin, Xi Jinping and other world leaders and officials sent congratulatory messages to Turkmen President Serdar Berdimuhamedov on the occasion of his birthday on September 22. This was reported by the state news agency "Turkmenistan Today".

Vladimir Putin emphasized in his message that Russia highly appreciates Serdar Berdimuhamedov's personal contribution to the development and strengthening of relations between the two countries based on the principles of strategic partnership. The Russian President expressed hope for the continuation of constructive dialog on topical issues of global and regional agenda in the interests of ensuring peace and security in Central Asia and the Caspian Sea.

In his congratulatory message, Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasized readiness to continue close cooperation in promoting strategic initiatives and deepening partnership in the energy sector. He emphasized the importance of working visits to China made by President Serdar Berdimuhamedov in January and May of this year.

President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev, President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon, President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Zhaparov, President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, Chairman of the Government of the Russian Federation Mikhail Mishustin, Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Alikhan Smailov, Chairman of the Federation Council of the Russian Federation Valentina Matvienko, Member of the Sheikh Family of the State of Qatar Faisal bin Nasser bin Hamad Al-Thani also sent sincere congratulations and warm wishes to Serdar Berdimuhamedov.