DUSHANBE, 09.09.2017. /NIAT «Khovar»/. On the occasion of the 26th anniversary of the State Independence of the Republic of Tajikistan, the Founder of Peace and National Unity – Leader of the Nation, President of the Republic of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon is receiving congratulatory messages from heads of state and government of foreign countries, management of international and regional organizations, financial institutions and non-governmental organizations.

The Message of greetings from the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin reads, in particular:

«Dear Emomali Sharipovich,

I cordially congratulate you on the country’s national holiday, Independence Day.

Russian-Tajik relations are successfully developing in the spirit of their alliance and strategic partnership. An affirmative political dialogue has been established, as well as fruitful cooperation in trade, economy, science and technology, the humanitarian and other areas. Moscow and Dushanbe are effectively cooperating in solving the current issues on the regional and international agenda.

I am confident that through the joint efforts we will be able to further enhance a whole range of partnership ties between the Russian Federation and the Republic of Tajikistan, in the interests of the friendly peoples of the two countries and in line with strengthening security and stability in Central Asia.

I wish you, dear Emomali Sharipovich, good health and new success in public activities, and to all your compatriots-the peace and prosperity. «

In his congratulatory message, President of the People’s Republic of China Xi Jinping has stated the following to the Head of Tajik State:

  «Your Excellency,

On the occasion of the 26th anniversary of the Independence of the Republic of Tajikistan, I would like on behalf of the Chinese people and in my own name to express cordial greetings and best wishes to you, and through you, to the friendly people of Tajikistan.  

Over 26 years of independence under your wise leadership Tajikistan has been maintaining a political stability and rapid economic development, the living standards of the people are rising by day, the authority in international and regional affairs are constantly expanding. The Chinese side is sincerely glad about this.

You recently successfully made a state visit to China and participated in the Dialogue between the leaders of BRICS countries and five other invited developing nations.

We have had fruitful negotiations with you, jointly announced the enhancement of our bilateral relations to the level of a comprehensive strategic partnership and reached important agreements on deepening bilateral cooperation in various fields. I attach great importance to the development of the China-Tajikistan relations, and I am ready together with you to make joint efforts aimed at strengthening mutual support of our countries, expanding cooperation in the joint construction of the One Belt and One Road, for the benefit of our countries and peoples.

I wish your country prosperity and power and happiness and prosperity to the Tajik people. «

In his Message of greetings, the President of the United States of America, Donald J. Trump, has stated, in particular:

Dear Mr. President,

Please accept my warm congratulations as you and the Republic of Tajikistan celebrate your independence this September 9th.

The United States was among the first nations to recognize Tajikistan’s independence in 1991, and we have remained steadfast supporters of Tajikistan’s independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity.

As you celebrate 26 years of independence, we look forward to continued partnership and collaboration that benefits our two nations and the region.  I extend my best wishes to all the people of Tajikistan on this day.

President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev in his congratulations notes:

 «Dear Emomali Sharipovich!

On behalf of the people of Uzbekistan and in my own name, I cordially congratulate you and the fraternal people of Tajikistan on the country’s national holiday, Independence Day.

Tajikistan under your wise leadership has achieved significant success in all spheres of life in a historically short period of time. Structural reforms and economic reforms are successfully carried out; the authority of the state in the international arena is constantly expanding.

I would like to express my satisfaction on dynamic development of bilateral relations and the intensification of contacts at various levels between our countries, primarily in the trade, economic, transport, communication and cultural-humanitarian spheres.

I emphasize that we in Uzbekistan are determined to expand and deepen a trustful and constructive dialogue on the entire agenda of interaction, are ready to jointly use the available potential and all the possibilities for multifaceted cooperation.

I am deeply convinced that the relations between Uzbekistan and Tajikistan, based on the unshakable principles of traditional good-neighborliness, mutual respect and consideration of common interests, will continue to be consistently and steadily strengthened for the benefit of the peoples of the two countries.

I wish you, dear Emomali Sharipovich, good health, family well-being and every success in your responsible state activity, and to the fraternal people of Tajikistan — peace, tranquility and prosperity. «

In his message, the King of Saudi Arabia, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud congratulated the President of Tajikistan as follows:

«Dear brother, Your Excellency, President of the Republic of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon,

God save you!

Assalamu’alaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh,

On behalf of the people and the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and on my personal behalf, it is my pleasure to sincerely congratulate You on the occasion of Independence Day of your country.

I wish You, Your Excellency, good health and happiness, and the brotherly people of the Republic of Tajikistan – progress and prosperity».

Congratulatory message of the President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko states, in particular:

«Dear Emomali Sharipovich,

I cordially congratulate you on the Day of State Independence.

Over the years of sovereignty, Tajikistan has achieved a lot in national construction, social and economic development, enhancement of its positions on the global arena.

I am convinced that the mutual commitment to the deepening of friendly and trustworthy Belarus-Tajikistan relations will enhance and enrich the bilateral dialogue with new examples of productive and mutually beneficial cooperation.

I wish you, Emomali Sharipovich, good health, happiness and further successes in a responsible post, and to the people of Tajikistan — peace and prosperity. «

In his message, Ram Nath Kovind, the President of the Republic of India congratulated the President of Tajikistan as follows: 

“Excellency,

On behalf of the Government and people of the India and on my own behalf, I convey warm greetings and felicitations to Your Excellency and to the friendly people of Tajikistan on the occasion of Your Independence Day.

Our relations are based on mutual respect, convergence of interests and similarity of views on most regional and global issues. This year also marks 25th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations between our two countries.

India and Tajikistan are trusted partners in efforts to secure peace, stability and economic development for the people of our two countries. I am confident that our joint efforts will expand our strategic partnership and lead to a safe and prosperous future free of radicalism, extremism and terrorism.

I take this opportunity to convey my good wishes for Your Excellency’s health and well-being and for the continued progress and prosperity of the friendly people of Tajikistan.

Please accept, Excellency, the assurances of my highest consideration”. 

In his Message of greetings, Mohammed VI, King of Morocco, has stated, in particular:

“Excellency, My Dear Brother, 

As the Republic of Tajikistan commemorates its Independence, it gives me great pleasure to offer Your Excellency my warmest congratulations. I also send You my best wishes for good health and happiness and wish your people further progress and prosperity, under Your wise leadership.

I should like You to know how much I value the close brotherly Islamic bonds uniting our peoples as well as the fruitful cooperation and active solidarity between our countries. I keenly look forward to continuing our joint action so as to strengthen and expand our ties, server our peoples’ interests and promote joint Islamic action”.

Maithripala Sirisena, President of the Democratic Socialist republic of Sri Lanka in his message of greeting noted in particular:

 “Excellency,

On behalf of the Government and people of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, I am pleased to convey my sincere felicitations and best wishes to Your Excellency, the Government and people of the Republic of Tajikistan on the happy occasion of the National Day of the Republic of Tajikistan.

I am confident that the ties of friendship and cooperation renewed between our two countries with you Excellency’s visit to Sri Lanka will be consolidated for mutual interest.

Please accept, Excellency, the assurances of my highest consideration and sincere good wishes for Your health, happiness and personal well-being, as well as for the continued progress and prosperity of the people of the Republic of Tajikistan”.

In his message, Ilham Aliyev, the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan states, in particular:

“Dear Emomali Sharifovich,

On behalf of the people of Azerbaijan and on my own behalf, I extend my cordial congratulations to you and all the people of your country on the occasion of the national holiday of the Republic of Tajikistan — Independence Day.

Azerbaijan-Tajikistan friendship has rich traditions. I believe that a high level of our current inter-governmental relations will always be a solid foundation for deepening the bilateral cooperation in all areas of mutual interest.

On this remarkable day, I wish you the best of health, success in your activities, and the friendly people of Tajikistan peace and prosperity.

Doris Leuthard, President of the Swiss Confederation in his message of greeting states, in particular:  

 “Excellency,

The celebration of the National Day of the Republic of Tajikistan is a most welcome opportunity for me to extend to Your Excellency on behalf of the Swiss Federal Council our sincere congratulations and our best wishes for the well-being and prosperity of your country.

I am convinced that the mutual trust and friendship enjoyed by our two countries will continue to deepen in the coming year.

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

The Secretary-General of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres, notes in his message:

Your Excellency, 

I am pleased to extend my warmest congratulations to the Government and people of the Republic of Tajikistan on the occasion of the Independence Day.  

We are living through a time of great promise but also deep insecurity. I began the year by issuing an appeal for peace around the world. All that we strive for as human family – dignity and justice, progress and prosperity – depends on peace. These values are enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations and binds us together.

In celebrating your country, I also recognize how, at a time of growing division around the world, the diversity of the United Nations strengthens our common work and affirms our common humanity.

As you mark this special day, I count on your country’s active engagement and contribution to help build a stronger United Nations and advance our shared efforts to ensure peace, development and human rights for all.

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

Congratulatory messages were also received from Federal President of the Federal Republic of Germany Frank-Walter Steinmeier, King of Sweden Carl XVI Gustaf, Emperor of Japan Akihito, Federal President of Austria Alexander Van Der Bellen, President of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria Abdulaziz Bouteflika, Nursultan Nazarbayev, the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, President of the French Republic Emmanuel Macron, Polish President Andrzej Duda, President of the Kyrgyz Republic Almazbek Atambayev, the President of the United Mexican States Enrique Peña Nieto, President of the Slovak Republic, Andrey Kiska, Chairman of the State Council and the Council of Ministers of the Republic of Cuba Raul Castro Ruz, Crown Prince, Deputy Chairman of the Council of Ministers and Defense Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Muhammad bin Salman, the President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, Muhammad Ashraf Ghani, President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan Mamnoon Hussain, President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdymukhammedov, President of the Italian Republic Sergio Mattarella, President of the Republic of Korea Moon Jae-in, President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, Chiang Dai Kuang, King Abdullah II of Jordan, Khalifa bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, Prime Minister of Pakistan, President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko, SCO Secretary General Rashid Alimov, as well as Prince Karim Aga Khan IV, the Patriarch of Moscow and all Russia Kirill and others.