President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov has sent heartfelt congratulations to the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, and the brotherly nation of the country on the occasion of the Independence Day of Kazakhstan, the official Turkmen media reported on Friday.

"It is pleasant to say that centuries-long ties of friendship and good-neighbourliness link our nations. Kazakhstan has traditionally been a reliable friend and partner of Turkmenistan. Our cooperation continues to strengthen and develop due to regular high-level visits. Cooperation between Turkmenistan and Kazakhstan covers various areas, such as politics, economy, culture, education, transport and others. We will continue to strengthen mutual understanding and expand cooperation in all these areas for the prosperity of our nations," the message says.

The Head of State expressed to President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev his sincere wishes for good health, well-being and happiness and to the brotherly people of Kazakhstan - peace, further progress and prosperity.

The National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, also sent sincere congratulations to the President of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and all the people of the country on the occasion of the Independence Day.

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