Interaction between St. Petersburg and Turkmenistan has reached a high and trusting level. The governor of the Northern capital of Russia, Alexander Beglov, stated this during a meeting with the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, the press service of Smolny reports.

“The government of St. Petersburg is aware of the political and economic significance of ties with Turkmenistan. We consider them a priority in international activities. Our contacts are fully in line with the policy of deepening the strategic partnership pursued by the presidents of our countries,” said Alexander Beglov.

The governor noted that the development of relations between St. Petersburg and Turkmenistan is facilitated by projects of trade, economic, humanitarian and social cooperation, as well as exchanges of visits by delegations.

According to Alexander Beglov, cultural ties have equally important potential. In particular, the issue of installing a monument to the classic of Turkmen literature Magtymguly Fragi in St. Petersburg is being resolved. It was decided to place it in the historical center of the city - in the park near house 15 on Chkalovsky Prospekt in the Petrogradsky district.

“We highly appreciate the attention paid in Turkmenistan to preserving the memory of the Great Patriotic War. This month, the Museum of the Defense and Siege of Leningrad will host a cultural and educational event “Turkmens in the Defense of Leningrad,” emphasized Alexander Beglov.

Earlier, Turkmenportal wrote that Beglov held a meeting with the President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov.

Let us remind you that the delegation of St. Petersburg led by Governor Alexander Beglov is on an official visit to Ashgabat.