On 27 September, the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov held a meeting with the Head of the Republic of Tatarstan of the Russian Federation Rustam Minnikhanov, who arrived in Ashgabat to participate in the celebrations on the occasion of Turkmenistan's Independence Day. This was reported by the state news agency TDH.

Rustam Minnikhanov expressed his gratitude for the warm welcome, congratulated Turkmenistan on the 34th anniversary of its independence and conveyed greetings from President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin and Chairman of the Government of the Russian Federation Mikhail Mishustin.

Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, in turn, congratulated the guest on his election victory. The parties emphasised the dynamic development of cooperation in the economy, science, education and culture, noting the role of the Turkmen-Tatarstan working group on trade, economic, scientific, technical and cultural cooperation. Particular attention was paid to strengthening humanitarian ties.

Rustam Minnikhanov noted the contribution of the Turkmen leadership to the development of friendship between the peoples, and the Hero Arkadag expressed confidence that the visit would give new impetus to the partnership. At the end of the meeting, the parties exchanged best wishes.