The Founder of Peace and National Unity – Leader of the Nation, President of the Republic of Tajikistan, His Excellency Emomali Rahmon extended congratulations to Hassan Rouhani on his victory in Iran's presidential elections.

The President’s message reads, in particular:

"Your Excellency,

It is my pleasure to extend to Your Excellency my congratulations and sincere wishes on the occasion of Your re-election to the high office of President of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Our two countries have enjoyed close ties and mutually beneficial cooperation in different fields on the basis of their cultural and historic commonalities.

I am confident that during your second term of office, multi-faceted partnership between our countries will improve and be boosted in line with their interests through both sides’ loyal efforts.

The Tajik side stands ready to continue to make the necessary efforts on the basis of universally recognized principles of international relations in the spirit of equality, mutual respect, trust, goodwill and understanding.

I wish Your Excellency - good health and further successes, and to the friendly people of Iran - peace, stability and greater prosperity".