President Serdar Berdimuhamedov sent heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to the President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Japarov and all the fraternal people of the country on the occasion of the Independence Day of the Kyrgyz Republic celebrated today.

“Over the years of independence, Kyrgyzstan has made significant progress in strengthening statehood, improving the well-being of the people and further enhancing the country's authority in the international arena,” the message says.

Noting that at present the interstate dialogue is being filled with new content, covering new areas and areas, the head of state stressed that Turkmenistan is interested in further building up a mutually beneficial partnership with the Kyrgyz Republic, with which good traditions of friendship and cooperation have historically developed.

Taking this pleasant opportunity, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov expressed his sincere wishes to President Sadyr Japarov for good health, happiness and prosperity, and peace, further progress and prosperity to the fraternal people of the Kyrgyz Republic, Neutral Turkmenistan newspaper reports today.

Independence Day is the main public holiday of the country and an official holiday. The independence of the Kyrgyz Republic, which was previously part of the USSR, was declared on August 31, 1991 after an extraordinary session of the Supreme Council of the Republic, which adopted the Declaration of Independence - a document proclaiming Kyrgyzstan a sovereign democratic state.

The main venue for the celebration is usually the central square of Bishkek Ala-Too, where festive parades and events are held, concerts and performances of local stars are organized. In different parts of the city, in honor of the holiday, special exhibitions dedicated to the history and culture of the country are opened, equestrian games are held at the hippodrome. And the day ends with fireworks.

The sovereignty of the Kyrgyz Republic was recognized by many countries of the world, diplomatic relations have been established with 164 states.

Turkmenistan and the Kyrgyz Republic last year celebrated the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations, which were established on October 5, 1992.