«Your devoted service to the interests of Tajik society and your careful stewardship of cultural and historical heritage are an example of outstanding state leadership, while your far-sighted policy allows the country to move along the path of sustainable development,» the message of greetings reads.

Aleksandr Lukashenko stressed that he highly values and treasures his many years of friendship with Emomali Rahmon, which helps open new horizons for mutually beneficial cooperation between Minsk and Dushanbe. The head of state is confident that the kinship ties between the two peoples will continue to grow stronger.

The Belarusian president wished the president of Tajikistan good health, happiness, wellbeing, and the strength and energy to carry out his plans.