President of the Republic of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon sent a congratulatory telegram to the President of the Kyrgyz Republic Almazbek Atambayev, in which, he states:
"Dear Almazbek Sharshenovich,
Independence Day of the Kyrgyz Republic gives me a pleasant opportunity to congratulate you and the entire people of the country on this significant event.
I am convinced that the traditionally friendly relations between our countries have a long history and will continue to develop and deepen in the name and for the benefit of our peoples.
Tajikistan is ready to close and constructive relations with Kyrgyzstan, based on the principles of mutual understanding and trust, and we intend to do everything necessary for the progressive and dynamic expansion of mutually beneficial cooperation between our countries.
I wish you, dear Almazbek Sharshenovich, good health and further success, and the friendly Kyrgyz people - welfare and prosperity. "