President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov congratulated Olaf Scholz today on his election to the post of Federal Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany, the “Vatan” news program of the Turkmen television reported.

In his congratulatory telegram, Berdimuhamedov noted that relations between Turkmenistan and the Federal Republic of Germany are based on the principles of equality, mutual respect and trust. He also expressed confidence that, thanks to joint efforts, these relations will reach a new level.

Taking this pleasant opportunity, the head of Turkmenistan expressed sincere wishes to Olaf Scholz for good health, happiness and prosperity, as well as great success in his new position.

The election of the leader of the Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD) Olaf Scholz as Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany became known on the afternoon of December 8. He received 395 of the 736 votes in the lower house of parliament in the Bundestag elections.

The new chancellor of Germany, Olaf Scholz, is 63 years old. In 1985 he graduated from the University of Hamburg with a degree in law. He worked as a lawyer for some time. At 17, Scholz joined the Social Democratic Party of Germany and made a quick career. Since 1998 he has been elected to the Bundestag several times.

On the post of Chancellor of Germany, Olaf Scholz replaced Angela Merkel, who had been in this position for 16 years - since November 22, 2005.