During a telephone conversation on June 29, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev warmly congratulated the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, on his birthday, sincerely wishing him good health, family happiness and well-being, and peace and prosperity to fraternal Turkmenistan. This was reported by the presidential press service.
The Head of State emphasized Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov’s personal contribution to the establishment and sustainable development of modern Turkmenistan, enhancing the country’s international authority, as well as strengthening Uzbek-Turkmen relations of friendship, good neighborliness, and strategic partnership.
The National Leader of the Turkmen people conveyed greetings from the President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov to the President of Uzbekistan.
With particular satisfaction, the unprecedentedly high level of bilateral cooperation achieved in recent years was noted, primarily due to the regular meetings of the leaders of our countries.
Close and fruitful interagency contacts are maintained, and the volume of trade and cargo transportation is growing. Important cooperation projects are being implemented, including the completion of the “Shavat – Dashoguz” border trade zone.
Active cultural and humanitarian exchange is underway. The next meeting of the joint Intergovernmental Commission, the Interregional Forum, and the Business Council are planned.
Topical aspects of regional cooperation were also considered, including preparations for the upcoming seventh Consultative Meeting of the Heads of State of Central Asia in Tashkent in September this year.