DUSHANBE, 07.10.2022 (NIAT Khovar) – Today, the Founder of Peace and National Unity, Leader of the Nation, President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon sent a congratulatory message to the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin.

The message reads, in part:

«Dear Vladimir Vladimirovich,

Please accept my heartfelt congratulations and best wishes on your 70th anniversary!

As a strong, wise and strong-willed leader, you are distinguished by determination to defend national interests of your country.  In this regard, I would like to note your huge contribution to the development and prosperity of Russia, and for strengthening its position in the international arena.

Your significant merits in the consistent deepening of the Tajik-Russian relations of friendship and multifaceted cooperation deserve the highest praise. We cherish the achieved level of strategic partnership relations with Russia, which is close to us, and in the future we will make all the necessary efforts to expand the areas of mutually beneficial cooperation between the two countries for the benefit of both our people.

On this significant day, let me wish you, dear Vladimir Vladimirovich, good health, happiness, long life, and new achievements in the name of the well-being of the friendly Russia.»