President of the country Emomali Rahmon received a group of cadres proposed for appointment to the governing posts in Security Council, Interior Ministry and other structures.

President Emomali Rahmon called upon the officers of law enforcement agencies for loyal and faithful fulfillment of their responsible tasks, ruthless fight against crime, ensuring security and stability in the society, and proper training and education of young cadres of their spheres.

Today, the President of the country Emomali Rahmon received a group of cadres proposed for appointment to high-ranking posts in structures of Public Prosecutor’s Office and National Guard of Tajikistan.

Following the talk and coordination with the Head of state the leadership of a number of structures of the mentioned organs has been replaced.

Today, an enlarged session of the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan took place under the chairmanship of the President of the Republic of Tajikistan, Head of country’s Government Emomali Rahmon.

The results of socio-economic and cultural development of the country in 2011 have been analyzed and considered at the meeting, as well as tasks for the current year have been determined and specified.

President of the country Emomali Rahmon received those proposed to high-ranking posts in structures of Interior Ministry and Agency for State Financial Control and Fight against Corruption.

After talk with Head of State Emomali Rahmon the following persons were appointed to posts:

Nurillo Oripov – First Deputy Minister of Interior;

Sherali Sabzov – Deputy Minister of Interior;

Abdurahmon Buzmakov – Head of Interior Department of Dushanbe city;

Anvar Taghoymurodov – Head of Interior Department of Khatlon region;

President of the country Emomali Rahmon received the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Estonia Urmas Paet who arrived for an official visit to Dushanbe.

Issues pertaining to political, trade-economic and scientific-cultural relations between the two countries have been reviewed at the meeting.

Much attention was paid to the development of mutually beneficial ties and strengthening legal-treaty basis of cooperation.

Urmas Paet stated that Estonia supports the accession of Tajikistan to World Trade Organization.

President of the country Emomali Rahmon received the Special Envoy of the President of People’s Republic of China, Vice Chairman of Standing Committee of National People’s Congress Chen Zhili.

The Head of state Emomali Rahmon determined the visit of high-ranking representative of the People’s Republic of China on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Tajikistan and China as an evidence of high level of friendly relations and beneficial cooperation between the two good neighbor countries.

President of the Republic of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon sent to the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Mahmoud Ahmadinejad a congratulatory message on the 20th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries, which reads, in part:

“The Islamic Republic of Iran is among the first countries to recognize our young state’s independence at the outset of creation of the newest Tajikistan.

Today the President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon congratulated his compatriots on the occasion of celebration of the 17^th anniversary since the adoption of the Constitution of the Republic of Tajikistan. In the beginning of his message the Head of State noted that this critical historic date is solemnly marked in the entire territory of the country as a holiday of formation of democratic statehood and strengthening socio-political security and stability of Tajikistan.

Honorable compatriots!
Distinguished audience!

20 years ago, our ancient and civilized Tajik nation made a holy and historic achievement – obtained its state independence and now we today celebrate this festive occasion with the great honor and pride.

It is natural for any celebration that it makes us think over and conclude the past, identify present tasks and look forward.

Dear fellow-citizens!
Distinguished audience!

Today, as we are together on the threshold of the celebration of the anniversary of National Reconciliation Day, that is a historical and determining date of national unity, establishing lasting peace and overall stability, casting the first stone of development in all areas of society’s life in the new history of our independent country, I sincerely congratulate every citizen of Tajikistan, all our countrymen living abroad and all of you, dear ladies and gentlemen, with this occasion.