Turkmenistan is ready to develop cooperation with the Federation of equestrian sports of Russia. This was stated today by the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the People's Council Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov during a meeting with the President of the Eurasian Equestrian Association Marina Sechina, who arrived in Turkmenistan to participate in the celebrations on the occasion of the Day of Knowledge and Student Youth, the information program reported. Homeland" of Turkmen television.

The head of the highest representative body of people's power thanked M. Sechina for participating in the celebrations in honor of the Day of Knowledge and Students, noting that the traditional relations between Turkmenistan and the Russian Federation are based on the principles of friendship, trust and mutual respect.

The National Leader of the Turkmen people noted that there are great opportunities for building up cooperation in the field of horse breeding and equestrian sports.

“Ahal-Teke horses have gained great fame in the world due to their beauty. "Heavenly" horses are the national pride of the Turkmen people. At present, the necessary efforts are being made to popularize the Ahal-Teke horses and develop horse breeding on a scientific basis, using the best world experience,” Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov said.

Emphasizing that cooperation in the field of equestrian sports, in organizing competitions and training athletes has great prospects, the head of the Halk Maslahaty stressed the importance of mutual experience in this direction.

The expediency of establishing relations between the Federation of Equestrian Sports of Russia and Turkmen horse breeders was also noted.

“In this regard, Turkmenistan is ready to support the proposed initiatives in this area,” Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov said.

President of the Eurasian Equestrian Association M. Sechina emphasized that it was a great honor for her to present the Honorary Certificate of the Eurasian Equestrian Association for the creation in Turkmenistan of the Aba Annaev International Academy of Horse Breeding, which is the first international academy in the region that trains high-level specialists for horse breeding and equestrian sports .