Oleg Kononenko, a Hero of Turkmenistan and the Russian Federation, Trainer-Cosmonaut Test Pilot of the “Roskosmos” State Corporation, and Commander of the Cosmonauts Team, sent a congratulatory message to the President of Turkmenistan, the Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty, and the people of Turkmenistan.
In his congratulatory message, he emphasized the following:
The achievements of Turkmenistan in the field of space hold special significance for me. This places the country among the technologically advanced nations. I would like to sincerely thank the President of Turkmenistan, Serdar Gurbangulyýewiç Berdimuhamedov, and the National Leader of the Turkmen People, Hero Arkadag Gurbanguly Mälikgulyýewiç Berdimuhamedov, for their consistent support, attention, and heartfelt encouragement towards my work. I am deeply grateful to you.
Oleg Kononenko
Trainer-Cosmonaut Test Pilot
Commander of Cosmonauts Team
Hero of Turkmenistan and the Russian Federation