The message reads, in particular:
“Russia respects this choice which has without question become yet further confirmation of Turkmenistan’s desire to build international relations based on the principles of good-neighbourliness, equal rights and respect for each other’s interests. Turkmenistan’s neutral status contributes to the security and stability of Central Asia.
It is pleasing to see that the past decade has brought a lot of positive experience in cooperation between our countries within the framework of the CIS, the United Nations and other international organisations.
I am confident that multifaceted cooperation that is in the interests and responds to the aspirations of the peoples of Russia and Turkmenistan will continue to expand and strengthen.”