The President of the Republic of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon sent a telegram to the President of Ukraine Viktor Yanukovich, which reads, in particular:

"Dear Viktor Fedorovich,

Please accept my most sincere congratulations on the occasion of Independence Day of Ukraine.

Taking this pleasant opportunity, I would like to emphasize that Tajikistan pays particular attention to the further development and strengthening of mutually beneficial cooperation with Ukraine in the interests of prosperity of our countries and peoples.

We are prepared to take further steps together to enhance and develop our cooperation in all spheres.

I wish you, dear Victor Fedorovich, good health and success in all plans for the prosperity of Ukraine, and the friendly Ukrainian people - peace and well-being”.