President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov sent letters of congratulation to the graduates, officers and professors of the Military Academy of Turkmenistan, the Saparmurat Turkmenbashy Military Institute of the Ministry of Defense of Turkmenistan, the Naval Institute of the Ministry of Defense of Turkmenistan, the Frontier Guards Institute of Turkmenistan, the Institute of National Security of Turkmenistan, the Institute of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Turkmenistan and the Military Medicine Faculty of the State Medical University of Turkmenistan named after Myrat Garryev.

The message reads as follows: «I cordially congratulate you on the successful graduation in the year declared «Turkmenistan – the Homeland of Peace and Trust» from the Military Academy of Turkmenistan, training the high rank officers, and higher education institutions training highly qualified professionals, gaining a higher professional education and the first officer rank, and entering the career path, in order to maintain the security and reliably protect the scared Independence of our Independent, Permanently Neutral Turkmenistan, state sovereignty, territorial integrity, constitutional structure, national security, wellbeing of society, and the national legislation!

The major international sporting events to be held in our capital, which is recognized as a city of sports, health and inspiration will also complement these achievements. I firmly believe that you will make a worthy contribution to the organization of these international competitions, take an active part in them and raise the international prestige of our Homeland with your successful performances! I wish you sound health, a prosperous and happy life, and great success in your sacred and responsible duties!»