President Serdar Berdimuhamedov sent heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to Malaysian Prime-minister Anwar Ibrahim, the 17^th Supreme Head of State of Malaysia, Sultan Ibrahim ibn Almarhum Sultan Iskandar, and the friendly people of the country on the occasion of the national holiday – Independence Day.

Emphasising that Turkmenistan highly values its traditionally friendly relations with Malaysia and attaches great importance to building them on the principles of mutual respect, trust, and equality, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov expressed confidence in their further successful development and strengthening.

The head of state also noted that he reminds with particular warmth the talks with Prime-minister Anwar Ibrahim, which took place recently in Ashgabat in an atmosphere of mutual understanding. «During the meeting, the mutual desire to further strengthen the Turkmen-Malaysian partnership was reaffirmed, and important decisions were made to expand and deepen bilateral cooperation», – President Serdar Berdimuhamedov emphasised, expressing confidence that the results of the official visit of Malaysian Prime-minister will serve the interests of our peoples.

Taking this opportunity, the head of Turkmenistan extended his sincere wishes for good health and happiness to Prime-minister Anwar Ibrahim and the 17^th Supreme Head of State, Sultan Ibrahim ibn Almarhum Sultan Iskandar, and to the Malaysian people for peace, well-being, continued progress and prosperity.