A telephone talk took place today between President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov and Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan.

The head of the Government of the friendly state heartily congratulated the Turkmen leader on the successful holding of the Presidential elections, which were held in an atmosphere of openness and transparency, on a broad alternative basis, clearly reflecting the high level of democracy of the Turkmen society.

Thanking Mr.Nikol Pashinyan for his congratulations and informing that following the results of the elections announced by the Central Election Commission, Serdar Berdimuhamedov was elected as the new President of Turkmenistan, President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov noted that he intends to continue his active activity as Chairman of the Halk Maslakhaty of Milli Gengesh of Turkmenistan.

Noting the contribution of the leader of the nation to the development of Turkmen-Armenian relations, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan emphasized that the vast experience, extensive knowledge, political wisdom and foresight of statesman Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov will continue to be in demand both in our country and in international affairs.

During the telephone talk, the interlocutors discussed priority issues of bilateral partnership in the context of the implementation of the agreements reached and the existing opportunities and potential for further cooperation in various industries.

President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov and Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan expressed confidence that the established constructive dialogue between Turkmenistan and the Republic of Armenia, based on mutual goodwill, will continue to develop and strengthen successfully both in a bilateral and multilateral format, for the benefit of the two friendly states and peoples.

Then the leader of the nation handed the phone to the newly elected President of Turkmenistan, Serdar Berdimuhamedov.

Congratulating him cordially on his election to the highest state post, Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan wished him good health and great success in his noble activities for the benefit of the country and the people.

Expressing gratitude for the congratulations and good wishes, the newly elected President of the country expressed his full readiness to continue the course started by the previous President of Turkmenistan, to further build up mutually beneficial partnership in all spheres of bilateral cooperation.

The Prime Minister of Armenia, noting the high level and constructive nature of the interstate Turkmen-Armenian cooperation, noted with satisfaction that in the modern era, the comprehensive relations of friendly countries are filled with new content that meet long-term mutual interests.

In this regard, the key aspects of the partnership were noted, and strengthening of them will directly make it possible to give interstate cooperation a pace and quality that meets the impressive potential of both countries.

Saying goodbye, newly elected President Serdar Berdimuhamedov and the head of the Armenian Government expressed confidence that the spirit of trust, openness and mutual understanding will continue to be inherent in bilateral cooperation, addressed wishes of health and success to each other, and peace and prosperity to the peoples of the two countries.