Today, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov received the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation Sergey Lavrov.

Welcoming the head of the Russian Foreign Ministry on the hospitable Turkmen soil, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov expressed confidence that his visit to our country and the planned talks will serve to further develop and strengthen Turkmen-Russian relations. Having conveyed warm greetings and best wishes to President Vladimir Putin, the head of state noted that the Russian Federation is a strategic partner of Turkmenistan. Bilateral cooperation is long-term and is built on the principles of equality, trust and mutual respect.

During the interested exchange of views on the current state and prospects of partnership that took place during the meeting, it was emphasised that interstate relations are based on a rich historical experience of interaction, strong ties of friendship and good neighbourliness. Political dialogue is developing dynamically, including multifaceted contacts between the ministries and departments of the two countries. Interparliamentary cooperation is being carried out, and consultations between foreign policy departments are being actively conducted.