From Emomali Rahmon, President of the Republic of Tajikistan

His Excellency Mr. Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan

Dear Ilham Heydarovich,

I sincerely congratulate you on your landslide victory in the presidential election of the Republic of Azerbaijan.

Please accept my warmest wishes on this occasion.

Your re-election to the highest state position of fraternal Azerbaijan is yet another convincing confirmation of the high trust placed in you by the Azerbaijani society and the broad support for your strategic course aimed at fostering progressive socio-economic development of the country, as well as strengthening its authority on the international stage.

Emphasizing your significant personal contribution to the strengthening and deepening of Tajikistani-Azerbaijani relations of friendship and mutually beneficial cooperation, I express our interest in their further comprehensive development.

I am confident that through joint efforts, we will continue to advance the multifaceted relations between our two countries, enriching them with new practical content for the benefit of our peoples.

I wish you, dear Ilham Heydarovich, robust health and new great successes in realizing all your endeavors, and the fraternal people of Azerbaijan peace, prosperity, and everlasting prosperity.

Respectfully,

Emomali Rahmon

President of the Republic of Tajikistan