Putin congratulated the leadership of Turkmenistan on Independence Day

Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated the national leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov on the Independence Day of the country, according to the Kremlin website.

Putin noted the achievements of Turkmenistan in the economic and social spheres and the country's authority on the world stage. According to him, the course of positive neutrality, in the formation and implementation of which Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov made a great personal contribution, is an important factor of regional stability and security.

Relations between Moscow and Ashgabat are developing dynamically in the spirit of deep strategic partnership, the Russian president said.

Putin expressed confidence that Russia and Turkmenistan will continue to increase bilateral cooperation and constructive interaction in international affairs.

Earlier, Putin had a telephone conversation with the President of Turkmenistan and congratulated him on his 45th anniversary. The leaders noted the high level of strategic partnership between the countries and confirmed their readiness for its further development.