Today, the President of Uzbekistan Islam Karimov sent a congratulatory telegram to the President of the Republic Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon, which reads, in particular:
"Dear Emomali Sharipovich,
Please accept my sincere congratulations on the victory of the People's Democratic Party of Tajikistan headed by you at the elections to the Majlisi Oli of the Republic of Tajikistan.
Availing this opportunity, I wish you, Emomali Sharipovich, good health and success in your activities, and the friendly people of Tajikistan - peace and prosperity".