Today, the Founder of Peace and National Unity - Leader of the Nation, President of the Republic of Tajikistan, Honorable Emomali Rahmon, sent a congratulatory telegram to the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Honorable Shavkat Mirziyoyev, which reads, in particular:

"Dear Shavkat Miromonovich,

Please accept our sincere congratulations on the occasion of your decisive victory in the presidential elections of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

The results of this important political event are a clear proof of your high respect, trust and strong support of the people of Uzbekistan for your strategic policy, which is aimed at the sustainable socio-economic renewal of the country and continuous strengthening of its position in the international arena.

Along with emphasizing your significant contribution in ensuring the growing development of friendly relations, good neighborliness and multifaceted cooperation between Tajikistan and Uzbekistan, I express the deep commitment of our side to the comprehensive strengthening and enrichment of this process with new practical content.

I am sure that you and I will make joint efforts in the future to effectively promote strategic partnership and allied relations between the two countries in accordance with the real interests of our people.

I wish you, dear Shavkat Miromonovich, good health, new achievements and the successful implementation of all your plans for the benefit of the steady progress of our friendly Uzbekistan and eternal peace, well-being and prosperity for the brotherly people of Uzbekistan."