In a message to Turkmenistan's President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow on Sunday, President Rouhani congratulated the post-Soviet government and nation on the anniversary of independence expressing hope for the expansion of the long-lasting relations between the two countries in all fields.
The message reads:
In the name of Allah, the Compassionate, the Merciful
Mr Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow,
President of Turkmenistan,
I warmly congratulate you, your government, and the people of your country on the Independence Day.
I hope we can develop close and amicable ties between the Iran and Turkmenistan with regard to historical and cultural links of the two nations based on mutual cooperation.
I pray to the Almighty God for health and success for you and prosperity for the people and the government of Turkmenistan.
Hassan Rouhani,
President of the Islamic Republic of Iran
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