Hero of the Russian Federation, Hero of Turkmenistan Oleg Kononenko, who is on a mission on the International Space Station, addressed President Serdar Berdimuhamedov and the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, as well as the participants of the Halk Maslahaty with congratulations on the occasion of the national forum.

As the information program Watan of Turkmen television reported, Oleg Kononenko noted that the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan, the highest representative body of people’s power, plays an important role in the economic life of the country, contributes to the implementation of the “open door” policy, and strengthens the country’s international relations through parliamentary diplomacy.

The cosmonaut also emphasized that as a person who was born in Turkmenistan and dedicated his life to astronautics, he is especially proud of the achievements of his homeland in the field of space. At the same time, confidence was expressed that the Halk Maslahaty will also pay due attention to this area.

Oleg Kononenko conveyed greetings from space to the participants of the national forum and expressed confidence that new historical decisions will be made.

Oleg Kononenko conveyed greetings from space to the participants of the national forum and expressed confidence that new historical decisions will be made.

Having wished prosperity to Turkmenistan, Oleg Kononenko once again congratulated President Serdar Berdimuhamedov, National Leader of the Turkmen people Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov and all citizens of Turkmenistan on this historical event.

Let us remind you that the Hero of Turkmenistan, test cosmonaut instructor, commander of the Roscosmos cosmonaut corps Oleg Kononenko is currently on a mission to the ISS.