The President of Azerbaijan sent a congratulatory letter to the President of Tajikistan

President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has sent a congratulatory letter to President of the Republic of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon.

The letter was published on the official website of the President of Azerbaijan.

The letter reads:

"Dear Emomali Sharipovich,

On my own behalf and on behalf of the people of Azerbaijan, I extend to you and, through you, to your entire people my most sincere congratulations and best wishes on the occasion of the 35th anniversary of the state independence of the Republic of Tajikistan.

Over the past thirty-five years, thanks to your farsighted and resolute leadership, Tajikistan has traveled a long path of development in the sphere of state building, the establishment of internal stability and socioeconomic progress, and has strengthened its authority and position on the world stage. The history of Tajikistan's independence and all its achievements are associated with your name.

The strengthening of Azerbaijani-Tajik friendship and brotherhood, which reflect the will of our peoples bound by common religious, cultural and historical roots, and their enrichment with new content with each passing day, are a source of satisfaction. Undoubtedly, the active dialogue at the highest level, regular contacts and our close cooperation create the conditions for an even more rapid development and deepening of these relations.

I am confident that Azerbaijani-Tajik relations and the strategic partnership, based on mutual trust and support, will continue to develop and strengthen steadily thanks to our joint efforts.

Dear Emomali Sharipovich, on this festive day I wish you sound health, happiness and success in your responsible activities, and the brotherly people of Tajikistan peace, well-being and prosperity."