President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon sent a congratulatory telegram to Prime Minister of Japan Shinzo Abe, which reads, in particular:

"Your Excellency,

I am glad to sincerely congratulate you on the victory of your party and your re-election as Prime Minister of Japan.

We consider broadening and strengthening of relations with Japan as one of the most important priorities of the foreign policy of the state and are confident that the broad and mutually beneficial relations between the two countries correpond to the interests of the peoples of the two friendly countries, stability and security in the region and the world.

It is gratifying that in recent years, our constructive and developing relations with Japan has consistently expanded and filled with new content not only bilaterally but also in the framework of multilateral relations.

I hope that at the new stage of your activities relations between the two countries will gain a greater development thanks to mutual efforts.

Availing this opportunity, I wish you, Mr. Prime Minister, good health, success, and the friendly Japan and its people - happiness and prosperity".