President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon sent a congratulatory telegram to the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Islam Karimov, which reads, in particular:

"Dear Islam Abduganievich,

Please accept my most sincere congratulations on your re-election to the high office of President of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

We received the news with satisfaction. Your re-election is a testament to the high trust and policy conducted under your wise guidance and direction to the comprehensive development of Uzbekistan, strengthening of its capacity and improving the welfare of its people.

We are convinced that in the coming period, the Tajik-Uzbek relations of friendship and good neighborly relations are an important factor of security and stability in the region and in fundamental interests of our countries and peoples, enriched with new examples of fruitful cooperation. The Tajik side is determined to work with you to make all necessary efforts for this noble cause.

Let me wish you, dear Islam Abduganievich, good health and long life, happiness, success and new achievements in your responsible post of the head of the brotherly Uzbekistan".