On June 29, a telephone conversation was held between President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdymuhamedov and President of the Republic of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan. Taking advantage of the opportunity, the head of the friendly state heartily congratulated the Turkmen leader on his birthday and expressed sincere wishes of health, longevity and new major success in all his noble endeavors. Truly grateful for congratulations and kind words, President Gurbanguly Berdymuhamedov has emphasized the fruitful nature of the Turkmen-Armenian relations which over recent years acquired a qualitatively new impulse in their development. During the meeting, applauding the high level of interstate dialogue, the heads of Turkmenistan and Armenia discussed the priority issues of cooperation in the context of the bilateral agreements reached and the existing opportunities to build up the efficient interaction in various branches. In this regard, the availability was noted of favorable prospects for intensification of the interest-based mutually beneficial trade-economic partnership. At the same time, the interlocutors emphasized the significant role of the humanitarian and cultural contacts. The sides also exchanged views on the focal regional and international issues of mutual interest. Noting that this year our country celebrates the 20th anniversary of its permanently neutral status, the Turkmen leader invited the head of the Republic of Armenia to participate in the International conference devoted to this glorious date. At the end of telephone talk, the President Gurbanguly Berdymuhamedov and President Serzh Sargsyan expressed confidence in further progressive development of the traditionally friendly Turkmen-Armenian relations based on the parties’ goodwill, the principles of mutual respect and constructive cooperation. The telephone talk was initiated by the Armenian side.