Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev called Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, Chairman of the People's Council of Turkmenistan, on December 11.
The Presidential Press Service reported this information.
The head of state congratulated Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov on the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan's recognition of permanent neutrality and wished success to brotherly Turkmenistan.
President Ilham Aliyev stated that December 12 is the day of remembrance for the National Leader Heydar Aliyev in Azerbaijan, and therefore he would not be able to attend the events dedicated to the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan's recognition of permanent neutrality. He emphasized that the Prime Minister of Azerbaijan would attend these events.
Touching upon the visit of Leyla Aliyeva, Vice-President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation, to Turkmenistan a few days prior, the head of state expressed his gratitude for the attention and hospitality shown to the Azerbaijani delegation.
President Ilham Aliyev assessed the Memorandum of Understanding signed between the Heydar Aliyev Foundation and the Charitable Foundation for Assistance to Children in Need named after Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov as another indicator of our cooperation.
The President expressed his gratitude for Turkmenistan's unequivocal and full support for Azerbaijan's participation as a full member in the Consultative Meeting of Heads of State of Central Asia.
The head of state asked to convey his greetings and congratulations on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan's recognition of permanent neutrality to the President of Turkmenistan, Serdar Berdimuhamedov.
Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov expressed his gratitude for the phone call and greetings.
Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov conveyed his condolences on the occasion of the Day of Remembrance for the Great Leader Heydar Aliyev, emphasizing that he was a great personality and that his memory is honored with deep respect.
The Chairman of the People's Council of Turkmenistan noted the significant role of the National Leader in the development of relations between our countries.
He, in turn, highly appreciated the visit of Leyla Aliyeva, Vice-President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation, to Turkmenistan and her meeting with Oguljahan Atabayeva, Vice-President of the Charitable Foundation for Assistance to Children in Need named after Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov in the field of medicine, stating that the signed document holds great importance.
Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov conveyed his congratulations on the occasion of Azerbaijan's participation as a full member in the Consultative Meeting of Heads of State of Central Asia, emphasizing that Turkmenistan has always supported this issue.
During the phone conversation, an exchange of views took place on issues of mutual interest and future contacts.