The National Leader of Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly BerdImuhamedov, who is on a visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to perform Hajj in the city of Mecca, held a phone conversation with Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev on Thursday, the official Turkmen media reported.
The Head of Uzbekistan sincerely congratulated Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov on his birthday, wishing him good health, long life and success. The President of Uzbekistan also congratulated the National Leader of the Turkmen people on the opening of the first phase of Arkadag city, a "smart" city equipped with digital solutions and high-tech.
The Chairman of the Halk Maslakhaty of Turkmenistan thanked President Shavkat Mirziyoyev for his warm congratulations and best wishes.
The National Leader of the Turkmen people Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov wished the Head of Uzbekistan success in the upcoming presidential election on July 9. Chairman Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan stressed that Uzbekistan's authority in the international arena is growing and the well-being of the Uzbek people is increasing.
On the same day, the National Leader of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov held a phone talk with the Chairman of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of Russia Valentina Matviyenko.
During the conversation, the Speaker of the upper house of the Russian Parliament congratulated Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov on his birthday and the commissioning of the first stage of the Arkadag city. Valentina Matvienko also conveyed warm greetings and congratulations on this occasion from President Vladimir Putin.