President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon sent a congratulatory telegram to the President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko, in which, he states:

«Dear Petro Alekseevich,

The anniversary of National holiday of Ukraine - Independence Day affords me a pleasant opportunity to send you and the friendly people of the country sincere congratulations and the best wishes.

Tajikistan is interested in giving a new impetus to the long traditional relations of friendship and mutual respect that exist between the two countries and peoples.

I am confident that our joint efforts for mutually beneficial cooperation and constructive engagement between the two countries will gain a new development.

I express our readiness to make every effort to deepen them in the interests of our states and peoples.

On this occasion, I wish you, dear Petro Alekseevich, good health and success, and the people of Ukraine - peace and prosperity".