Federation Council Chairwoman Valentina Matviyenko expressed gratitude to the National Leader of the Turkmen People, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, for his personal contribution to strengthening Russian-Turkmen relations and their parliamentary component. This was stated in a letter published on the State News Agency of Turkmenistan website.

"I am grateful to you for your high appreciation of my contribution to the development of Russian-Turkmenistan relations and their parliamentary component. I share your firm commitment to further strengthening the entire range of bilateral cooperation," the message states.

Matviyenko emphasized that interparliamentary cooperation has become an important part of the two countries' political dialogue and has acquired particular significance in recent years. She noted the significant visit of a delegation from the Mejlis of Turkmenistan to Russia in November 2025.

The Federation Council Speaker assured that the Russian side is ready for close cooperation with its Turkmen partners and intends to utilize the potential accumulated thanks to the personal efforts of Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov.

The letter also notes Russia's attention to Turkmenistan's successes on the international stage and the importance of its policy of permanent neutrality. Matviyenko wished success in organizing the International Forum, which will be held in Ashgabat on December 12, 2025.

"I sincerely value the good relations that have developed between us. I hope that with your continued support, the friendly ties between our countries will continue to fruitfully strengthen and expand," the Speaker of the Russian Federation Council emphasized.