President Gurbanguly Berdymuhamedov sent on behalf of the people and the Government of Turkmenistan, and also on his own behalf personally warm congratulations and best regards to President of the Republic of Armenia Armen Sarkissian and Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan, and to all friendly people of the country on the occasion of the 30^th anniversary of independence of the Republic of Armenia.

In his messages the leader of the nation having underlined that the traditionally friendly relations between Turkmenistan and Republic of Armenia are based on principle of equality, mutual respect and trust, noted the efforts made in the strengthening of cooperation between our countries, and expressed confidence that these relations will be developed henceforth in the political, commercial and economic, cultural and humanitarian and other areas for the benefit of our people.

President of Turkmenistan noted also that over the years of independence the Republic of Armenia achieved success in the political, social and economic fields, and in improving welfare of its citizens.

We are glad with all heart of the achievements of the Republic of Armenia and attach importance to further strengthening of the comprehensive cooperation between our countries, noted the leader of the nation, having expressed conviction that the high level of cooperation and mutual understanding, reached between our friendly countries, will serve as a sound foundation for the progressive development and strengthening of the bilateral Turkmen-Armenian relations.

Using this pleasant possibility, the leader of the nation sent to President Armen Sarkissian and Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan a wish of sound health, happiness, and fraternal people of the Republic of Armenia – peace, further progress and prosperity.