President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko intends to activate dialogue with the new leader of Turkmenistan in order to strengthen contacts within international organizations, build up trade-economic and humanitarian ties. About this stated in his congratulatory message to Serdar Berdimuhamedov, published today in the “Neutral Turkmenistan” newspaper.

"Belarus confirms its interest in activization of political dialogue with Turkmenistan, strengthening contacts within international organizations, building up trade-economic and humanitarian ties," says Lukashenka's message.

On behalf of the Belarusian people and on his own behalf, Alexander Lukashenko congratulated Serdar Berdimuhamedov on taking office as the President of Turkmenistan.

“I am sincerely convinced, that the solid foundation of bilateral relations created over the years of independence will allow Minsk and Ashgabat successfully move forward along the path of further expanding mutually beneficial cooperation,” stressed Lukashenka.

At the end of the message the President of Belarus wished Serdar Berdimuhamedov good health, prosperity and new achievements for the benefit of his native country, and peace, unity and prosperity to the Turkmen people.