The President of the Republic of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon addressed a congratulatory message to the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliev on the occasion of the 20th anniversary since the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries, which reads in part:
“I am glad that over the years following this historical event, the Republic of Tajikistan and the Republic of Azerbaijan have consistently developed existing centuries-old traditions, relations of friendship and mutual goodwill between their peoples.
Through the joint efforts a fundamental basis of interstate relations – legal-treaty basis has been established, the work of the Intergovernmental Commission on trade and economic cooperation has started, cultural and humanitarian elements of ties between our countries is strengthening, and our political dialogue is expanding, including in the high level.
These achievements, opening good prospects for further expansion of Tajik-Azerbaijani mutually advantageous cooperation, give rise to an optimistic view at the future”.