On October 8, 2026, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov met with the President of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin, who arrived in Turkmenistan to participate in high-level international events held in the "Avaza" National Tourist Zone.

The Head of the Turkmen State warmly welcomed the President of the Russian Federation, thanking him for accepting the invitation to participate in the meeting of the CIS Council of Heads of State and the Caspian Environmental Summit.

“We highly value your personal attention to the development of regional cooperation and view the meetings in Avaza as an opportunity for an open exchange of views, the formulation of joint approaches, and the definition of new areas of interaction,” said the Head of State. President Serdar Berdimuhamedov expressed confidence that the current visit of the President of the Russian Federation to Turkmenistan would contribute to the further strengthening of friendly ties between the two countries.

President Vladimir Putin, expressing gratitude for the hospitality and the invitation to participate in the international events, noted the high importance of the events held in Avaza and, taking this opportunity, conveyed his greetings to the National Leader of the Turkmen people, the Hero-Arkadag.

Particular importance is attached to the development of political and diplomatic interaction. Regular high-level contacts allow for the formulation of solutions to pressing issues on the bilateral agenda.

Trade and economic cooperation holds an important place in interstate relations.

In addition, the cultural and humanitarian sphere is an essential component of interaction. In this area, partnership in the fields of education, healthcare, science, and culture occupies a special place.

President Serdar Berdimuhamedov, reaffirming Turkmenistan's readiness for further comprehensive, multifaceted cooperation with the Russian Federation, expressed confidence that Turkmen-Russian relations will continue to develop for the benefit of both nations.

In conclusion of the meeting, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov and the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin wished each other strong health, prosperity, and success in their responsible state activities, and happiness and well-being to the peoples of Turkmenistan and Russia.