President Serdar Berdimuhamedov sent heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari, Prime-minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan Mian Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif, and the people of the country on the occasion of the Independence Day of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.

«This glorious holiday, a clear demonstration of the solidarity and unity of Pakistanis, embodies their desire to independently determine their future», – the head of state emphasised.

Noting that for many years, cooperation between Turkmenistan and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan has been carried out on the principles of mutual respect, equality and peace, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov expressed support for the further expansion of bilateral relations, taking into account the significant existing opportunities.

Taking this opportunity, the head of Turkmenistan addressed President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Mian Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif with sincere wishes for good health, happiness and success in their responsible activities, and to the people of Pakistan – peace, prosperity and progress.