Congratulations to national leader of the Turkmen people and Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov

The message reads, in part:

"Your country is confidently moving along the path of economic and social progress, playing a constructive role in addressing many important international challenges, and enjoying well-deserved authority with the international community.

We value relations of deep strategic partnership with Turkmenistan. I am confident that the further strengthening of these relations fully meets the interests of our friendly nations and contributes to ensuring regional security and stability."