Today, the Founder of Peace and National Unity - the Leader of the Nation, the President of the Republic of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon sent a message of congratulations to the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Ms. Theresa May, which reads as follows:

"Your Excellency,

It gives me great pleasure to extend my sincere congratulations to You on your appointment to a very responsible position as the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

Tajikistan considers expansion and strengthening of good relations with Great Britain an important direction of its foreign policy, and has an optimistic outlook on their future.

I hope that during your activities as UK Prime Minister - friendly relations and mutually beneficial cooperation between our countries in various areas of mutual interest will enter into a new phase of expansion and development.

Expressing our willingness for taking joint efforts in this direction, I wish You, Your Excellency - health, happiness and every success in your responsible Endeavour and to the friendly people of the United Kingdom - well-being and prosperity.»