RT delegation led by Prime Minister Rustam Minnikhanov takes part in Turkmenistan independence day celebration

Today Prime Minister of the Republic of Tatarstan congratulated the President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdymukhamedov on the 17th anniversary of independence of Turkmenistan on behalf of the President of Tatarstan Mintimer Shaimiev.

The delegation headed by Rustam Minnikhanov arrived in Ashkhabad, the capital of Turkmenistan, where the celebrations for the 17th anniversary of independence are taking place. On that day, in 1991, by the results of national referendum the independence was announced.

In the morning the members of delegation laid flowers on the Monument of independence.

The President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdymukhamedov held talks with RT Prime Minister Rustam Minnikhanov.

Gurbanguly Berdymukhamedov noted that the cooperation among the republics will be continued. He also said that he highly appreciate the relationships between our fraternal nations.

According to Iskander Muflikhanov, the Aid to the Prime Minister on Foreign Economic Affairs, tonight the delegation of Tatarstan will take part in official reception for the 17th anniversary of independence.