Putin congratulated the leaders of the countries on the holiday of Nowruz.

      Russian President Vladimir Putin sent congratulations on the holiday of Nowruz to the leaders of several CIS countries and Iran. In his addresses, he noted the level of bilateral relations and expressed readiness for further cooperation, as reported by the Kremlin. The congratulations were addressed to the presidents of Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan, as well as the chairman of Turkmenistan. The Russian leader emphasized the significance of the established ties and expressed confidence in their further development. Separate addresses were sent to the leadership of Iran. They noted that Moscow considers Tehran a reliable partner and intends to maintain cooperation. Wishes were also expressed for the Iranian people to overcome existing difficulties. Photo: kremlin.ru