OREANDA-NEWS  The Head of the Government of the Russian Federation Mikhail Mishustin, in a congratulatory message to the President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov on the occasion of the New Year, stressed that 2022 was characterized by the stable development of relations between Russia and Turkmenistan.

According to the politician, the states are deepening cooperation in various fields. The governments of the countries are expanding direct contacts between regions, business and public circles.

Mishustin also noted that he is convinced of strengthening multifaceted cooperation in 2023.

Earlier, the President of the Russian Federation said that the informal CIS summit in a friendly circle indicates the intention of the countries to further develop cooperation.

In addition, during his speech, he called the Russian language a powerful unifying force that binds the CIS states.