Distinguished compatriots!
Valiant defenders of the Motherland!
In accordance with the provisions of the Constitution, I have just solemnly sworn in and accomplished a ceremony of inauguration of the President of the Republic of Tajikistan – taking the oath in the presence of members of the Majlisi milli and the deputies of Majlisi namoyandagon, members of the Government and the civil society of the country.
Dear compatriots!
Distinguished audience!
The passage of time undeniably proves that the existence of any state, society and the free development and pride of every member are inseparably linked with independence and freedom as a basic guarantee of eternity of nations. This immense achievement over the course of human history has allowed the nations of the world to be the masters of their own natural and historical rights.
Excellencies, Heads of Government,
Under Secretary Generals of the United Nations,
Honorable Ministers,
Heads of Delegations,
Distinguished delegates,
Ladies and Gentlemen,
It is a great honor and distinct pleasure to welcome you all in Dushanbe at the High Level International Conference on Water Cooperation.
Your Excellency Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, President of Turkmenistan,
Your Excellency Hamid Karzai, President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan,
Distinguished constructors, engineers,
Ladies and gentlemen,
Today we are witnessing and participating at the important historical events of regional importance. From this day on a long-standing dream of the people of Tajikistan, Afghanistan and Turkmenistan associated with the construction of the railway linking the three brotherly nations begins to come true.
In the name of God the Most Merciful, the Compassionate!
Excellencies, Heads of delegations and participants of the meeting!
Dr. Ahmad Mohammad Ali, President of the Islamic Development Bank!
Distinguished guests!
Ladies and gentlemen!
I at the outset would like on behalf of the Government and of the Tajik people to wholeheartedly welcome the participants of the 38th Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors of the Islamic Development Bank to the capital of the Republic of Tajikistan.
Distinguished participants of the Summit,
Ladies and Gentlemen,
I first of all would like to extend my sincere appreciation to the Government of the Kingdom of Thailand for the invitation, for the warm welcome and for excellent organization of the 2nd Asia – Pacific Water Summit.
Distinguished Generals, dear officers, soldiers and the honorable veterans of the Armed Forces!
Dear compatriots!
We today celebrate the twentieth anniversary of the establishment of the Armed Forces of the country with a high sense of patriotism and profound gratitude for a peaceful life in our independent homeland.