President of the Republic of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon sent a congratulatory telegram to the President of the Kyrgyz Republic Almazbek Atambayev, which reads, in particular:
"Dear Almazbek Sharshenovich,
Please accept my congratulations and best wishes on the occasion of anniversary of the state independence of the Kyrgyz Republic.
For us Kyrgyzstan has always occupied a special place, and we are interested in the further expansion and deepening of relations between Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan, two countries with common rich historical traditions. I hope that together we will be able to strengthen partnership between our countries according to the fundamental interests of the two brotherly peoples.
I would like to wish you, dear Almazbek Sharshenovich, health and happiness, and the Kyrgyz people - peace and prosperity".