The National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov congratulated Valentina Matviyenko, the Chairman of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation, on her anniversary and the awarding of the title of Hero of Labor of the Russian Federation, as reported by the official media of Turkmenistan on Sunday.
"This highest award is recognition of your excellent work over many years in various government positions, as well as your significant contribution to the all-around development of Russia. On this occasion, I express my sincere gratitude to you for your genuinely friendly and trusting attitude towards Turkmenistan," the message said.
The Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan sincerely wished Valentina Matviyenko good health, family happiness, and success, and to the friendly people of the Russian Federation - prosperity and progress.
According to TASS agency, Valentina Matviyenko, the Chairman of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation, turned 75 on April 7, and on that day, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree awarding her the title of Hero of Labor of the Russian Federation.