Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia Kirill sent congratulations to President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov on the 30th anniversary of the country's independence, writes "Turkmenistan Golden Age", referring to the official website of the Russian Orthodox Church.
The head of the Russian Orthodox Church also expressed hope for the development of cooperation between the authorities of Turkmenistan and the patriarchal deanery of the parishes of the Russian Orthodox Church in the country:
In conclusion, Patriarch Kirill wished President Berdimuhamedov and the people of Turkmenistan peace, prosperity and success in their labors.