Today, a telephone conversation took place between the National Leader of the Turkmen people and Chairman of the Halk Maslakhaty, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, and the Chairperson of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation, Valentina Matviyenko. During the call, the Hero-Arkadag extended his heartfelt birthday congratulations to the head of the upper house of the Russian parliament on behalf of himself and President Serdar Berdimuhamedov, wishing her robust health, happiness, and great success in her political and international endeavors.

The National Leader noted that Valentina Matviyenko is widely recognized and respected in Turkmenistan as an outstanding stateswoman, a wise politician, and, foremost, a long-standing and close friend of the country. He emphasized her significant personal contribution to strengthening the bonds of friendship and expanding the multifaceted Turkmen-Russian partnership across various sectors, which continues to develop on a stable and reliable basis.

The conversation highlighted Turkmenistan's high regard for Matviyenko's international efforts to maintain global peace and security. Special recognition was given to her role in advancing inter-parliamentary dialogue, fostering humanitarian ties, and enriching the participation of women in international relations with new meaning. The leaders noted that parliamentary cooperation remains a vital pillar of the strategic interaction between the two sovereign states.

Valentina Matviyenko expressed her sincere gratitude for the warm wishes and kind words. She underlined the crucial importance of the National Leader’s ongoing commitment to deepening the traditions of mutual respect and friendship between the Russian Federation and Turkmenistan. Both parties reaffirmed their dedication to further enhancing bilateral relations, ensuring that the partnership continues to serve the interests of both nations and regional stability.