The National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov congratulated the Chairman of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation Valentina Matviyenko on her anniversary and conferring the title of Hero of Labour of the Russian Federation.

«This highest award is recognition of your excellent work over many years in various government positions, as well as your feasible contribution to the comprehensive development of Russia. Taking this opportunity, I express my deep gratitude to you for your sincerely friendly and trusting attitude towards Turkmenistan», –the message says.

Hero-Arkadag sincerely wished Valentina Matviyenko good health, family happiness and success, and to the friendly people of the Russian Federation prosperity and progress.