President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov sent heartfelt congratulations to Hero of Turkmenistan, instructor-cosmonaut-tester, commander of the cosmonaut corps of the State Corporation for Space Activities «Roscosmos» Oleg Kononenko on the occasion of his 60^th anniversary.

«Your work is honourable and responsible. Its results make a significant contribution to global technological development and the improvement of the lives of all mankind», –the head of state noted in his message.

Using this pleasant opportunity, the President of Turkmenistan expressed to Oleg Kononenko heartfelt wishes for good health, happiness and family well-being, new discoveries and opportunities to achieve significant breakthroughs in cosmonautics.