Arya News - Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Ashgabat to take part in the celebrations for the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan`s declaration of neutrality.
Turkmenistan"s path of neutrality has justified itself, allowing it to build constructive relations with all countries, Russian President Vladimir Putin said at a meeting with Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, the national leader of the Turkmen people and Chairman of the People"s Council of Turkmenistan.Turkmenistan celebrates the 30th anniversary of its declaration of neutrality on December 12, and the Russian president is participating in the celebratory events marking the occasion. He said this is of great value to Russia and brings stability to the region. The Russian leader said Moscow and Ashgabat"s "economic relations are developing in many areas, with good prospects." He said cooperation between the countries is also necessary to jointly address the problems of the Caspian region, including environmental ones.