The heads of several Asian states sent congratulatory messages to the President of Turkmenistan in connection with the celebration of Novruz. In their messages, the leaders of the countries noted the importance of Novruz as a symbol of spring renewal and expressed wishes for peace and prosperity to Turkmenistan, TDH reported.

I congratulate Your Excellency and the people of friendly and fraternal Turkmenistan on the advent of the ancient holiday of Novruz, the time of awakening of nature and hope for a good future.

Spring is a time of renewal, a source of kindness, humanism and rebirth. I hope that in the new year we will witness the further development of friendly relations between our two countries and peoples.

I pray to the Almighty to grant you health and success, and to the people of Turkmenistan – well-being and happiness.

Masoud PEZESHKIAN,
The President of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

His Excellency Mr. Serdar BERDIMUHAMEDOV,
President of Turkmenistan

Dear Serdar Gurbangulyevich,

Please accept my best wishes and sincere congratulations on the occasion of the International Day of Novruz.

This holiday with an ancient history, as the embodiment of the unity of cultural heritage and centuries-old traditions based on the ideas of peace, mutual respect and support, plays an important role in strengthening ties between peoples.

The eternal creative traditions of Novruz encourage us to make constant efforts to further strengthen the bonds of friendship and mutually beneficial cooperation between our peoples and countries.

The Tajik side expresses satisfaction with the current level of interstate relations with Turkmenistan within the framework of the strategic partnership.

I am confident that our countries, based on the high universal values of this ancient holiday, will continue to make joint efforts to enrich the content of their multifaceted relations.

On these significant days, I wish you good health and new successes in your responsible government activities, and I wish the fraternal people of your country happiness, well–being, peace and stability, sustainable progress and prosperity.

With great respect

Emomali RAHMON,
< The President of the Republic of Tajikistan.

His Excellency Mr. Serdar BERDIMUHAMEDOV,
President of Turkmenistan

Dear Serdar Gurbangulyevich,

I cordially congratulate you and the fraternal people of Turkmenistan on the occasion of the Novruz holiday, which embodies the rich national historical and cultural heritage of our peoples.

This holiday, celebrated with joy and pride for thousands of years, embodies the rebirth of the earth, the renewal of nature and humanity. May Novruz bring blessings and prosperity to our peoples!

On this special holiday, I wish you good health and happiness, and the brotherly people of Turkmenistan well–being and prosperity.

With respect

Ilham ALIYEV,
The President of the Republic of Azerbaijan.