On August 18, 2025, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov sent a congratulatory message to President of the Republic of Indonesia Prabowo Subianto on the occasion of the country’s 80th Independence Day.

In his message, the Turkmen leader extended heartfelt congratulations, wishing President Subianto good health, happiness, and success, and conveyed wishes of peace, progress, and prosperity to the people of Indonesia.

Indonesia celebrates its Independence Day annually on August 17. In 1945, the country declared independence — a pivotal moment in its history and the beginning of the modern Indonesian state. The year 2025 marks the 80th anniversary of this historic event.

Turkmenistan and Indonesia maintain friendly relations and collaborate across various fields, including trade, education, culture, and within the framework of international organizations. Bilateral ties continue to strengthen through mutual cooperation and diplomatic dialogue.