Regular flights between Turkmenistan and Russia have been suspended. This decision was made in connection with the Order of the Government of the Russian Federation on temporary (from March 18 to May 1) restriction of entry to Russia of foreign citizens and stateless persons in order to ensure state security, protect public health and non-proliferation of new coronavirus infection in the territory of the Russian Federation, the website of the Russian Embassy in Turkmenistan reports today.
The airline "Turkmen airlines" "Turkmenportal" confirmed that the air link between Turkmenistan and Russia are suspended until the end of April.
It should be recalled that in Turkmenistan, under the leadership of President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, in accordance with the recommendations of the world health organization and taking into account national legislation, necessary and timely steps are being taken to prevent the entry of dangerous infectious diseases into the country. As stated earlier at a briefing at the Ministry of foreign Affairs, no cases of disease or suspected coronavirus have been recorded in Turkmenistan.
