On April 28, 2024, a meeting was held between the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov and the Rais of the Republic of Tatarstan of the Russian Federation Rustam Minnikhanov.

Expressing gratitude for his time and the invitation to take part in large-scale celebrations on the occasion of the National Day of the Turkmen Horse, the guest conveyed greetings and congratulations from the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin to Arkadag.