The Founder of Peace and National Unity – Leader of the Nation, President of the Republic of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon sent a message of condolences to the President of the Republic of Indonesia Joko Widodo.

The message reads, in particular:

“Excellency,

We are deeply saddened by tragic news of the plane crash near the Java, the Republic of Indonesia that caused the death of a large number of citizens.

I express my condolences to the friendly people of Indonesia. I ask you, Mr. President, to pass on my words of sincere sympathy to the victims’ families and friends.”