I would like to congratulate You on the 73rd anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945. On this day, we commemorate those, who forged the victory on the battlegrounds as well as those, who greatly contributed to it on the home front, having won our victory and independence. I am convinced yet closer friendship between our nations, which was well tried and cemented during the stern war years, will be the best tribute to the fallen soldiers and a mark of enormous respect for the surviving war veterans and home front workers. Esteemed Gurbanguly Myalikgulyevich, You are kindly requested to express my gratitude to the war veterans for their contribution to the victory and send them my heartfelt congratulations and wishes for good health and well-being, - President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbaev said in his congratulatory message. *** I am pleased to send You and the whole friendly nation of Turkmenistan my warm congratulations and best wishes on the occasion of the commonly celebrated holiday - Victory Day. Our peoples overcame shoulder to shoulder the hardships and horrors of the deadliest and most devastating war, displaying extraordinary courage and heroism. Fighting against the insidious and cruel enemy of all mankind, fascism, they won back their freedom and independence at the cost of tens of millions of lives. I am confident that the relations of friendship and brotherhood between our nations that proved strong during the harsh war years will continue to develop. Esteemed Gurbanguly Myalikgulyevich, You are kindly requested to wish the war veterans and home front workers a long life, the very best of health and high spirits on my behalf, - President of the Republic of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon wrote. *** I am sending you my congratulations on the anniversary of the victory in the Great Patriotic War. On this important day, we feel particularly proud to commemorate the feat of our soldiers and nations, who demonstrated fortitude, courage and heroism, defending their native land, freedom, independence and the bright future for all mankind. I am convinced that the promotion of friendship and mutually beneficial cooperation between our countries is the best tribute to the memory of the heroes, who lost their lives on the battlefields. Esteemed Gurbanguly Myalikgulyevich, I would like to wish the best of health and well-being to You, and the peaceful sky, stability and prosperity to the people of Turkmenistan, - President of the Republic of Kyrgyzstan Sooronbay Jeenbekov wrote in his message of congratulations. *** On behalf of the Government, the nation of Palestine and personally, I sincerely congratulate Your Excellency and the fraternal people of Turkmenistan on the occasion of Victory Day, wishing happiness and prosperity. We highly treasure the relations of friendship and mutual respect established between our nations and countries, and hope for stronger bilateral ties, President of the State of Palestine Mahmoud Abbas said in his message. *** On this remarkable day we pay tribute of respect to the immortal heroic deed of the soldiers of the Great Patriotic War. Having stopped the fascist invasion, they defended their sacred right for peace, freedom and independence. I am confident that our peoples’ unity forged during the stern war years will provide a secure foundation for closer cooperation between Russia and Turkmenistan in the whole spectrum of areas, - Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Dmitry Medvedev stressed in his message of congratulations.