DUSHANBE, 24.05.2019. (NIAT Khovar) – Today, the Founder of Peace and National Unity, Leader of the Nation, President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon sent a message congratulating the Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi.

The message reads in part:

“Excellency,

Please accept our sincere congratulations on your party’s victory in India’s general parliamentary elections.

In recent years, we have witnessed India’s steady progress towards achieving the lofty goal of leadership in sustainable socio — economic development and its significant achievements in this field. At the same time, India has gained great prestige in the international arena and is now actively involved in addressing pressing issues of global nature.

The Tajik side expresses its hope that You, Your Excellency, as Prime Minister of India, will continue to make effort to develop and strengthen the friendship and the multifaceted cooperation between the two friendly countries.

Confirming our readiness to continue the constructive dialogue at all levels in order to strengthen mutual support and political mutual trust of our states, I am confident that through joint efforts, we will raise the partnership of our countries to even higher levels in all the areas of mutual interests.

I take this pleasant opportunity to wish You good health, happiness and further success in ensuring the well-being and prosperity of Indian society.»