DUSHANBE, 08.01.2022 (NIAT Khovar) – Today, the Founder of Peace and National Unity — Leader of the Nation, President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon exchanged congratulatory messages with the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Ebrahim Raisi on the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between the two countries.

The congratulatory telegram to President Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi reads:

«His Excellency Mr Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi,

President of the Islamic Republic of Iran,

Your Excellency, Mr President,

Please accept my sincere congratulations and best wishes of the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan to Your Excellency on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Republic of Tajikistan and the Islamic Republic of Iran, an event of remembrance for the people of the two countries.

During this period, our countries have continuously developed practical measures in order to achieve a high level of constructive relations, find new ways to strengthen comprehensive cooperation and provide a fruitful perspective for their expansion, and we appreciate the continuation of the two countries’ efforts on this important path.

Tajikistan is always in favour of the increasing development of our countries’ relations in various fields with the spirit of good understanding, cooperation and trust, preparation and implementation of plans and programmes and consistent measures to achieve these goals.

I am confident that with strong determination and sincere and joint efforts of the two sides, we can enrich the relations between the two countries with historical and cultural common grounds with more significant results and in the highest interests of our peoples.

I hope that this important event, with its new achievements, will make the relations between the two friendly and brotherly countries colourful.

I wish Your Excellency health and prosperity, and for the friendly people of Iran, peace, stability, well-being and prosperity.»

In a telegram to President Emomali Rahmon it is noted:

«Dear Mr. President,

I sincerely congratulate you, Your Excellency, as well as the people of your country on the thirtieth anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Republic of Tajikistan.

It is gratifying that over the past three decades, the two countries, using ancient historical, cultural, civilizational and linguistic commonalities, were able to achieve a sufficiently high level of relations in a bilateral format, as well as in the regional and international arena, in addition, taking into account the significant potential of the two countries, there is an opportunity to increase the indicators of cooperation, especially in the economic sector, to the desired level.

In this context, following my first official visit to beautiful Tajikistan, the two countries reached agreements to include in the agenda of the working programs of the respective responsible departments of the parties the creation of the necessary prerequisites for enhancing the level of economic cooperation in order to open a new chapter in multifaceted ties through political trust.

I hope that, taking into account the existing political will and joint efforts, we will witness the expansion of all-round ties between the peoples of Iran and Tajikistan in matters of ensuring mutual interests.

By the grace of the Almighty, I wish you, Your Excellency and your respected family, health and success, and well-being to the dear and noble people of the Republic of Tajikistan.»