The President of the Republic of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon has sent to the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran a message of condolences, which reads in particular:

“It is with great grief and sorrow that I have learned about the tragic earthquake which occurred in the north of friendly Iran and entailed hundreds of casualties.

On behalf of the Tajik people I convey my condolences for the victims of this disaster and wish patience to their relatives.

Let the God forgive and mercy those deceased in this holy month and give strength to their relatives and beloved.

Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un (To Allah we belong, and to him is our return)”.