President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev sent congratulations to President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov on the occasion of the country's Independence Day. This was reported by the state news agency TDH.

In his letter, the President of Uzbekistan expressed his joy on the occasion of the holiday and conveyed his best wishes to the President and people of Turkmenistan.

According to Shavkat Mirziyoyev, over the past period, Turkmenistan has successfully implemented a model of national development, preserving the unity of the people, cultural and historical heritage, and traditions.

The President of Uzbekistan emphasized that the strategic partnership between the two countries, based on the principles of friendship, mutual respect, and good neighborliness, will continue to develop consistently. Shavkat Mirziyoyev also expressed confidence that the upcoming high-level contacts will take bilateral and multilateral cooperation to a new level.

The President of Uzbekistan wished Serdar Berdimuhamedov good health and success in his state activities, and the people of Turkmenistan peace, progress, and prosperity.