Serdar Berdimuhamedov sent sincere congratulations and best wishes, on behalf of the people and Government of Turkmenistan as well as personally, to the President of the Federative Republic of Brazil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, and to the entire Brazilian people on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Turkmenistan and Brazil. “Relations between our countries are based on mutual respect, equality, and mutual trust,” the head of state noted. Emphasizing Turkmenistan’s interest in expanding bilateral ties, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov expressed confidence that, through joint efforts, cooperation between the two countries will continue to develop in the interests of both peoples. The President of Turkmenistan conveyed his sincere wishes of good health, happiness, and well-being to his Brazilian counterpart, and further progress and prosperity to the friendly people of Brazil. Source: online newspaper "Turkmenistan: Golden age"