On behalf of the nation, the Government of Turkmenistan and personally, President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov has extended his heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and the brotherly Kazakh nation on the occasion of Independence Day of the Republic of Kazakhstan. In his congratulatory message, the head of Turkmenistan noted that Kazakhstan has achieved considerable progress in strengthening its statehood, promoting the nation’s well-being and enhancing the country’s prestige in the international arena since its independence. “Turkmenistan and the Republic of Kazakhstan have been linked by bonds of friendship and good neighborly relations for centuries. I am confident that the by-now high level of cooperation and mutual understanding between our countries will lay a solid foundation for the further progressive development and strengthening of the Turkmenistan-Kazakhstan relations for the benefit of the two fraternal peoples”, the nation’s leader stressed. Taking advantage of the welcome opportunity, the head of Turkmenistan sent his sincere wishes for good health and happiness to the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan and for peace, well-being and prosperity to the people of Kazakhstan.