Turkmen President Serdar Berdimuhamedov sent congratulations to Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, and the people of the country on the occasion of National Republic Day, TDH reported.

"Taking this pleasant opportunity, the head of Turkmenistan addressed President Tharman Shanmugaratnam and Prime Minister Lawrence Wong with sincere wishes for good health, happiness and well-being, and to the people of Singapore – peace, further progress and prosperity," the statement said.

Singapore National Day (also known as Independence Day) is celebrated annually on August 9.