President of the Republic of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon sent a congratulatory telegram to the candidate for the highest office of the Executive Chairman of the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, Dr. Abdullah Abdullah, which reads, in particular:
"Your Excellency,
I am glad to sincerely congratulate you, your supporters and all the brotherly people of Afghanistan on the occasion of the creation of the nation-state and proposing your candidature for the post of Executive Chairman of the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan.
Your great success in the presidential elections of the Republic is the natural result of your efforts and selfless struggle for many years on the fronts of confrontation and creativity under the guidance of the great sons of Afghanistan - Ustod Burhanuddin Rabbani and Ahmad Shah Masud in the name of freedom, independence, unity and development in Afghanistan, happiness and prosperity of its long-suffering people.
I am convinced that at the highest post of Executive Chairman of the Government as part of the joint team, thanks to the loyalty, commitment and judgment, you will have a fruitful and successful work.
I am absolutely sure that your activities will actively contribute to the progressive development of our historically friendly relations in all fields and areas.
I wish you, dear Abdullah Abdullah, health, strong will, new achievements, and the brotherly people of Afghanistan - peace, stability, happiness and prosperity".