“Our peoples are bound by longstanding traditions of friendship and good neighbourliness”, Mr Medvedev said in his message. “Today, we are developing our partnership in wide range of areas and expanding our cooperation in regional affairs and on the international stage. It is our firm position that this active work together helps our countries to reach the social and economic development objectives they have set and is in the interests of our citizens.
I have warm recollections of the constructive and trusting discussions with you during my recent visit to Ashgabat. I am sure that the implementation of the agreements reached will help to develop further the cooperation between our countries and strengthen peace and stability in Central Asia.”