DUSHANBE, 13.01.2018 /NIAT “Khovar”/. The President of the Republic of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon and the President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sooronbay Jeenbekov exchanged congratulatory messages on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between their countries.

President Emomali Rahmon’s message reads, in particular:

«Dear Sooronbay Sharipovich,

Please accept my sincere congratulations and best wishes on the occasion of the significant date — the 25th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Republic of Tajikistan and the Kyrgyz Republic.

Good-neighborly and friendly relations with Kyrgyzstan, which have centuries-old historical roots, have always been one of the priority areas of Tajikistan’s foreign policy.

Over the past period, the parties together have achieved positive results in developing cooperation in all key areas of cooperation. This allowed creating a serious ground for further deepening of the Tajik-Kyrgyz relations of mutually beneficial partnership.

I am confident that your forthcoming official visit to Tajikistan will give a new impetus to the multifaceted cooperation between the two countries and raise its bar to new heights in accordance with the fundamental interests of our fraternal peoples.

I wish you, dear Sooronbay Sharipovich, good health, happiness and achievement of the set goals for the benefit of the prosperity of Kyrgyzstan, and to its friendly people — peace and prosperity.»

Mr. Sooronbay Jeenbekov’s message reads, in particular:

«Dear Emomali Rahmon!

Please accept my sincere congratulations on the occasion of the celebration of the 25th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Kyrgyz Republic and the Republic of Tajikistan.

For a quarter of a century that has passed since the establishment of diplomatic relations, Kyrgyz-Tajik cooperation has been strengthened and developed on the principles of mutual respect, good-neighborliness, historically established ties of friendship and mutual understanding between our peoples.

Strong relationships have been developed between Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan, and considerable experience has been accumulated in fruitful cooperation in various directions. We also actively cooperate in the framework of the CIS, the UN, the SCO, the CSTO and other multilateral structures.

I am convinced that the existing positive experience of bilateral cooperation will contribute to the further development of Kyrgyz-Tajik relations for the benefit of the peoples of our countries and the strengthening of stability and security in the region.

I wish you, dear Emomali Rahmon, good health and success in the government activities, and to the brotherly people of Tajikistan — peace and prosperity.»