Valentina Matvienko, Chairperson of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation addressed congratulations to President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov on the election to the post of the Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Milli Gengesh.

“The results of the parliamentary elections testify to the support for your policy of maintaining civil consent, creating the necessary conditions for strengthening the national economy and the country's position in the international arena.

“For many years you have selflessly worked at the highest state post of Turkmenistan and made an invaluable contribution to the socio-economic development of the country and raising the well-being of the people.

“The Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation is grateful to you for the attention and support that you always provide to parliamentary cooperation between our countries.

“We will continue strengthening interstate relations. I look forward to an active dialogue between the senators of the Russian Federation and members of the Milli Gengesh of Turkmenistan, including interaction through parliamentary cooperation groups and specialized committees.

“I believe that our joint work will open up new horizons for expanding bilateral strategic partnership in all areas.

“I sincerely wish you, dear Gurbanguly Myalikgulyevich, good health and further success in your responsible state activity for the benefit of the people of Turkmenistan,” Valentina Matvienko says in her congratulatory address.