MOSCOW, March 15 Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Serdar Berdimuhamedov on his victory in the presidential elections in Turkmenistan and wished him success as head of state, the Kremlin press service reports. Voting in the early presidential elections in Turkmenistan took place on March 12. They were won by Serdar Berdimuhamedov, the son of the current leader of the country, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, with a score of 72.97% of the vote. in the message. «The results of the vote fully confirm your high political authority. Relations between our states are developing in the spirit of strategic partnership. A meaningful political dialogue has been established, fruitful cooperation in various fields, as well as interaction within the CIS, the UN and other multilateral structures», — the telegram published on the Kremlin website says. It is added that the head of the Russian Federation in the telegram expressed confidence that the activities of Serdar Berdimuhamedov in the presidency will contribute to building up the entire range of constructive Russian-Turkmenistan ties. «This, of course, meets the interests of our friendly peoples, is in line with the strengthening of peace, security and stability in Central Asia and the Caspian region. I wish you, dear Serdar Gurbangulyevich, success, as well as good health and prosperity,» the message added. Putin expressed confidence that Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, as chairman of the upper house of the Turkmen parliament, would help strengthen ties.
10:58The Foreign Ministry commented on the election of Serdar Berdimuhamedov as President of Turkmenistan
