Vladimir Putin congratulated Serdar Berdimuhamedov on Turkmenistan's Independence Day

President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin has congratulated the Head of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov on the 32nd anniversary of the country's independence, which is celebrated today, September 27. This is reported by the daily newspaper "Neutral Turkmenistan".

In his message, the Russian leader positively noted Turkmenistan's transformations in the social, political, cultural and humanitarian spheres. He emphasized that the country's policy of permanent neutrality is one of the most important factors in ensuring stability and peace in the Central Asian region and the Caspian Sea.

Vladimir Putin called Turkmenistan an important strategic partner of the Russian Federation and expressed readiness to strengthen cooperation in various areas for the benefit of the peoples of the friendly states. The Russian President wished Serdar Berdimuhamedov good health and happiness, and the Turkmen people wellbeing and prosperity.