DUSHANBE, 22.10.2020 (NIAT Khovar) – Leaders of foreign states and governments, international organizations, and foreign public figures are continuing to send messages of congratulations to President Emomali Rahmon on his re-election.

The leaders congratulate Emomali Rahmon on this convincing victory in the presidential election and wish him further success in this demanding post.

The congratulatory message of the UN Secretary-General António Guterres says:

«Excellency,

I wish to extend my sincere congratulations on the occasion of your upcoming inauguration as President of the Republic of Tajikistan.

I look forward to continuing to work with you, including through the United Nations Resident Coordinator, the United Nations Country Team in Tajikistan, and the United Nations Regional Centre for Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia, for the benefit of the people of Tajikistan.

The United Nations counts on the continued commitment and support of Tajikistan to the values and principles of the United Nations, including in the areas of peace and security, sustainable development and human rights.

The world is facing unprecedented challenges in response to the global COVID-19 pandemic. While such challenges demand immediate attention, others cannot be overlooked. I trust that under your leadership, Tajikistan will remain committed to addressing pressing issues, including climate change, water and the preservation of glaciers, and continue to work to enhance regional cooperation and support multilateralism.

I wish you every success in carrying out your responsibilities during your new term in office and hope to have the opportunity to discuss with you enhanced collaboration between Tajikistan and the United Nations.

Please accept, Your Excellency, the assurances of my highest consideration.»

Messages of congratulations also have been received from the President of United Arab Emirates Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed al Nahyan, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the Republic of Serbia Aleksandar Vučić, President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam Nguyễn Phú Trọng, President of the Republic of Korea Moon Jae-in, President of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela Nicolás Maduro Moros, President of the Republic of Cuba Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez,   President of the State of Palestine, Chairman of the Executive Committee of the Palestine Liberation Organization Mahmoud Abbas, President of Hungary Janos Ader, President of Ukraine Vladimir Zelensky, and the President of the Federative Republic of Brazil Jair Messias Bolsonaro.