DUSHANBE, 14.07.2017. /NIAT «Khovar»/. Today, the Founder of Peace and National Unity — Leader of the Nation, President of the Republic of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon and the President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan Muhammad Ashraf Gani exchanged congratulatory telegrams on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries.

In particular, in the congratulatory telegram of the President of the Republic of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon to the President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan Muhammad Ashraf Ghani, it is said:

«Your Excellency,

It is with great pleasure that I sincerely congratulate you on the occasion of the significant historic date — the 25th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Republic of Tajikistan and the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan.

We are satisfied that during this period our traditionally friendly relations have acquired a reliable juridical basis, thanks to the active and creative efforts of both sides have been consistently developed and expanded, which meets the national interests and aspirations of the peoples of the two friendly countries.

I take this opportunity to express my confidence that good-neighborly relations and productive cooperation of the parties that are important in the regional strategy of the Government of Tajikistan will continue to develop in a positive manner.

I wish good health and new successes to Your Excellency, and to the brotherly people of Afghanistan — peace, security, happiness and progress.»

The congratulatory telegram of the President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan Muhammad Ashraf Ghani to the President of the Republic of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon reads, in particular:

«Your Excellency Emomali Rahmon, President of the Republic of Tajikistan,

I take pleasure on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan and the Republic of Tajikistan to extend best wishes to Your Excellency on my personal behalf and on behalf of the people of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan.

25 years of diplomatic relations between the two independent and free countries is the expression of a firm political will rooted in the depths of our common history, culture and civilization. Relying on this obvious truth and following our national interests, we can create a single region that will be characterized by security, stability and sustainable development.

Thanks to the efforts of Your Excellency, the people of a friendly and fraternal country are moving towards happiness, prosperity, freedom, peace and stability, which we, as friends and neighbors, are happy about.

I take this opportunity to renew my congratulations on this historic day, and I wish health and successes to Your Excellency, and to the brotherly people of Tajikistan — happiness and progress.»