DUSHANBE, 10.02.2017. /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 US President Donald John Trump, which reads in particular:

“Excellency,

I have the honor to extend my sincere congratulations on the occasion of commemorate date — the 25th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Republic of Tajikistan and the United States of America.

Tajikistan considers the United States that was among the first states to recognize the sovereignty of our country its important partner in the international arena.

We are satisfied with the process of further expanding and strengthening of friendly relations and extensive cooperation between the two countries, which today covers various areas of mutual interest, in particular in political, economic, humanitarian, social, and military and security areas, and look with optimism at their future.

We are ready to continue to implement practical initiatives for a steady development of relations between our two countries, enriching their content.

I wish you Mr. President — good health and new successes, and to the friendly people of America — prosperity.»