"Indeed, thanks to your initiative, relations between our countries have been developing at a good pace and with good quality... We have very trusting and friendly relations, without any exaggeration," Putin told Berdimuhamedov.
He expressed hope that he would speak with Turkmen President Serdar Berdimuhamedov this afternoon.
Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov thanked Putin for visiting the country to participate in the celebrations.