The National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov sent heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin on the occasion of his birthday.

"Traditionally friendly relations between Turkmenistan and Russia, which have a long-term and strategic character, are constantly developing in a wide range of directions. I am firmly convinced that through joint efforts, Turkmen-Russian interstate relations and mutually beneficial partnership will continue to strengthen for the benefit of our peoples," the Hero–Arkadag stressed in his message.

The National Leader of the Turkmen people expressed to President Vladimir Putin wishes for good health, to always be full of vitality and energy, personal happiness, as well as new successes in all endeavors and aspirations for the benefit of the friendly people of Russia.