DUSHANBE, 09.01.2017. /NIAT “Khovar”/. Today, the Founder of Peace and National Unity — Leader of the Nation, President of the Republic of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon sent a telegram of condolences to the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Dr. Hassan Rouhani, which reads as follows:

“Your Excellency,

We are deeply saddened by the news of heart-attack demise of Ali Akbar Hashemi-Rafsanjani, who was one of the famous political figures of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

In this hour of grief, expressing my deep sympathy and condolences to the friendly people of Iran, I wish patience and endurance to the families and friends of the deceased.

May Allah Almighty bless his soul”.