Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia Kirill sent congratulations to President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov on the 30th anniversary of the country's independence, writes "Turkmenistan Golden Age", referring to the official website of the Russian Orthodox Church.

“I heartily congratulate you and all residents of Turkmenistan on the national holiday - Independence Day,” the message says. - The past three decades have been marked by significant achievements in state building, major transformations in the social and economic spheres. It is also gratifying to note that today in the Republic you lead, conditions have been created for interethnic and interreligious interaction in the name of the country's prosperity and the well-being of fellow citizens."

The head of the Russian Orthodox Church also expressed hope for the development of cooperation between the authorities of Turkmenistan and the patriarchal deanery of the parishes of the Russian Orthodox Church in the country:

“I am convinced that it will continue to contribute to the spiritual and moral education of the younger generation, the establishment in society of the enduring ideals of goodness and justice, mercy and love for neighbors.”

In conclusion, Patriarch Kirill wished President Berdimuhamedov and the people of Turkmenistan peace, prosperity and success in their labors.