National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov had a telephone conversation with Chairman of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation Valentina Matvienko, TDH reports.

The National Leader of the Turkmen people congratulated Valentina Matvienko on her anniversary and awarding her the title of Hero of Labor of the Russian Federation. The head of the Halk Maslahaty emphasized that this high award is recognition of her many years of excellent work and significant contribution to the development of Russia. Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov expressed sincere gratitude to the Chairman of the Federation Council for his friendly and trusting attitude towards Turkmenistan.

In turn, Valentina Matvienko thanked for the congratulations and noted the importance of Turkmen-Russian relations, confirming their commitment to deepening traditionally friendly ties between the two countries.

The interlocutors focused on further enhancing the interstate dialogue, noting that in recent years, bilateral cooperation in energy, trade, transport and agriculture has received a new impetus. Issues of active partnership in the cultural and humanitarian sphere and inter-parliamentary contacts were also touched upon.

It was emphasized that the establishment of direct connections between Turkmenistan and the largest regions of Russia increases the potential for interstate cooperation.

At the end of the telephone conversation, noting that Valentina Matvienko is a long-time friend and honorary citizen of Ashgabat, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov expressed gratitude to her for her constant friendly and trusting attitude towards Turkmenistan.

Having expressed firm confidence in strengthening a full-scale strategic partnership in the interests of two friendly countries, the interlocutors exchanged best wishes to each other and the fraternal peoples of Turkmenistan and Russia.