Respected President Serdar Berdimuhamedow sent his heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to the President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, and the people of the country on the occasion of the Independence Day of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.

"This glorious holiday is a clear expression of your people's cohesion and unity, and at the same time, a symbol of the people's aspiration to independently determine their future," noted the Head of State. Respected President emphasized that Turkmenistan and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan have for many years maintained cooperation based on the principles of mutual respect, equality, and peace-loving, and support the further development of bilateral relations taking into account the wide existing opportunities.

Taking the opportunity, the Head of State wished President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif robust health, happiness, and success in their responsible work, and the people of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan peace, well-being, and prosperity.