On behalf of the people and Government of Turkmenistan, as well as on his own behalf, our esteemed President Serdar Berdimuhamedov sent his heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to President Xi Jinping of the People's Republic of China on the occasion of the Spring Festival. “Since ancient times, contributing to the spiritual development and unity of the people, the Spring Festival embodies good wishes for a peaceful and prosperous life,” the Honorable President noted in his congratulatory letter. The Head of State emphasized that currently, Turkmen-Chinese intergovernmental cooperation has a strategic and long-term character, and reaffirmed his commitment to further expanding relations with the People's Republic of China for the benefit of the peoples of both countries by realizing the existing great opportunities. Taking advantage of the opportunity, our esteemed President Serdar Berdimuhamedov sincerely wished President Xi Jinping of the People's Republic of China good health, happiness, and success, and peace, prosperity, and well-being to the friendly people of China.