Dushanbe, 05.12.2016. /NIAT “Khovar”/. Today, the Founder of Peace and National Unity — Leader of the Nation, President of the Republic of Tajikistan, His Excellency Emomali Rahmon sent a message of congratulations to the newly elected President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, which reads as follows:

«Dear Shavkat Miromonovich,

I am glad to send You my heartfelt congratulations and best wishes on the occasion of your convincing victory in the elections of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

Your election to this high and, at the same time, very responsible post is an indisputable evidence of the broad support by the people of Uzbekistan of your chosen policy aimed at steady improvement of well-being of the population, further strengthening of peace, stability and harmony in the society.

In Tajikistan, you are recognized and your personality is highly respected as supporter of a consistent development of relations of friendship, good neighborliness and multifaceted cooperation between our countries.

I believe that further fruitful cooperation between Tajikistan and Uzbekistan would serve the interests of our peoples. Our peoples are linked with centuries-old traditions of good neighborliness, friendship and mutual respect, which originate from the era of great thinkers of the East Jomi and Navoi.

The preservation and enhancement of favorable base of creative historical legacy of our peoples imposes upon us a great responsibility, and we are ready to work with you to exert all the necessary efforts in this direction.

I wish you, dear Shavkat Miromonovich, good health, happiness, well-being and further success in your state activity for the development and prosperity of friendly Uzbekistan, and to the brotherly people of Uzbekistan – peace, stability and sustainable progress».