Telephone Call between National Leader of Turkmen People and Chairperson of Russian Federation’s Federation Council
The National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Hero-Arkadag, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, recently had a telephone conversation with Valentina Matviyenko, the Chairperson of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation. The discussion, which took place on March 18, 2025, highlighted the strong and strategic partnership between Turkmenistan and Russia.
During the conversation, Hero-Arkadag expressed his gratitude to Valentina Matviyenko for her efforts in strengthening the friendship and cooperation between the two nations. He acknowledged her longstanding commitment to fostering positive bilateral relations and commended her active engagement in state and international affairs.
In return, Valentina Matviyenko thanked Hero-Arkadag for his recognition of her work and extended warm congratulations on the upcoming holiday of Novruz. She reaffirmed Russia’s dedication to deepening its ties with Turkmenistan and emphasized the importance of maintaining trust and mutual benefit between the two countries.
The leaders discussed the existing strategic partnership and explored avenues for further collaboration in various areas. They highlighted initiatives such as interparliamentary cooperation and women’s dialogues as key platforms for enhancing bilateral engagement.
Hero-Arkadag also mentioned Turkmenistan’s commitment to improving conditions for children’s development and praised Valentina Matviyenko’s efforts in promoting initiatives related to motherhood, childhood, healthcare, and education. He extended an invitation for a high-ranking delegation from Russia to participate in an upcoming conference organized by the Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Charitable Foundation.
Valentina Matviyenko expressed gratitude for the invitation and reiterated Russian parliamentarians’ willingness to participate in the conference and other events in Turkmenistan. The leaders concluded the conversation by expressing confidence in the continued growth of their partnership and exchanged best wishes for the prosperity of both nations.
Overall, the telephone conversation between Hero-Arkadag and Valentina Matviyenko underscored the importance of friendship, cooperation, and mutual respect between Turkmenistan and Russia, paving the way for further collaboration in the future.
