President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon sent a congratulatory telegram to the President of the Republic of Belarus, Alexander Lukashenko, which states in particular:

"Dear Alexander Grigoryevich,

On the occasion of the anniversary of the national holiday of the Republic of Belarus it gives me great pleasure to send You and the friendly people of your country sincere and heartfelt congratulations and best wishes.

The Republic of Belarus occupies an important place in the foreign policy priorities of our state. I want to emphasize our deep satisfaction with the dynamic development of the traditionally friendly mutually beneficial Tajik-Belarusian ties in all areas of cooperation.

We are optimistic about the future of relations between the Republic of Tajikistan and the Republic of Belarus and are determined to do everything for their further expansion and deepening in the name and for the benefit of our countries and peoples.

On this bright day, I wish You, dear Alexander Grigoryevich, good health, happiness and continued success, and the brotherly Belarusian people - peace and prosperity. "