Governor of Astrakhan Region, Russian Federation Igor Babushkin sent cable to President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov expressing gratitude for support of the region. “Kindly accept my sincere assurance in invariable respect and, residents of Astrakhan Region and personally to extend gratitude for such timely and necessary assistance provided by Turkmenistan to our region in such hard time. The cargo from Turkmenistan will be sent to organizations that render support to people from COVID-19 high risk group as well as to social and medical facilities of the region engaged in combating coronavirus infection. Your decision to donate high quality commodities of Turkmenistan make to Astrakhan Region is a bright evidence of close friendly relations. Let me extend my deep gratitude to your personal attention to Astrakhan Region throughout our multidimensional cooperation in the spirit of friendship and understanding”, - the message says.