President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon sent today a congratulatory message to the President of Federal Republic of Germany Joachim Gauck on his country’s National holiday, which reads, in particular:

"Your Excellency,

The 25th anniversary of the national holiday of the friendly country – the Unity Day of Germany provided an opportunity for me to warmly congratulate Your Excellency and the people of the Federal Republic of Germany on the occasion of this historical event.

We are very pleased to notable achievements of your country, which became the basis for the unprecedented growth of the prestige and influence of the Federal Republic.

Tajikistan considers Germany as one of its important partners in the international arena, and expresses its readiness to take all necessary measures to fill the specific content of its relations with your country.

I hope for further consistent development and expansion of friendly relations and mutually beneficial cooperation in the interests of the peoples of the two countries in the spheres of trade, economy, education, culture, security and the fight against modern challenges and threats.

Expressing sincere congratulations, Mr President, I wish you good health, new achievements, and the friendly people of Germany - peace, stability, development and progress. "