The President of Turkmenistan met with the head of the Republic of Tatarstan of the Russian Federation

On February 18, 2025, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov held a meeting with the head of the Republic of Tatarstan of the Russian Federation Rustam Minnikhanov, who arrived in Ashgabat on a working visit.

Expressing deep gratitude for the hospitality, the guest conveyed warm words of greeting from the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin, as well as his wishes of happiness, well-being and prosperity to the top leadership and people of Turkmenistan.

Having warmly welcomed the distinguished guest and thanked him for his kind words, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov conveyed his best wishes in return to the President of the Russian Federation and the fraternal people of the friendly country.

During the conversation, the parties exchanged views on the current state and priorities for the further development of bilateral partnership.

President Serdar Berdimuhamedov noted that Turkmenistan attaches great importance to the development of relations with the Republic of Tatarstan of the Russian Federation. Regular meetings and contacts at the highest level are one of the main factors of systemic and effective bilateral cooperation.

The parties noted with satisfaction that for centuries our peoples have maintained friendly relations based on common cultures, a common religion, similar languages, traditions, as well as respect for each other and equality.

Rustam Minnikhanov particularly emphasized the Turkmen people’s desire to preserve national traditions and unique culture, once again thanking for the opportunity to visit Turkmenistan.

President Serdar Berdimuhamedov confirmed the intention of the Turkmen side to continue active work aimed at strengthening multifaceted cooperation with fraternal Tatarstan within the framework of strategic partnership with the Russian Federation.

The head of state also recalled that, at the initiative of Turkmenistan, 2025 was declared the “International Year of Peace and Trust,” which is enshrined in the relevant Resolution of the UN General Assembly.

In this regard, a representative Forum is scheduled to be held in Ashgabat, the capital of Turkmenistan, on December 12 this year to mark the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan’s permanent neutrality. Inviting the head of the Republic of Tatarstan to take part in it, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov expressed deep confidence that this would be a significant contribution to the successful holding of this major international event.

At the end of the meeting, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov and the head of the Republic of Tatarstan of the Russian Federation Rustam Minnikhanov exchanged mutual wishes for good health and further success in their activities, and for the fraternal peoples of Turkmenistan and Tatarstan – peace, well-being and prosperity.