President of the Republic of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon sent a congratulatory message to the Prime Minister of Japan Yoshihiko Noda on the occasion of the 20th anniversary since the establishment of Tajik-Japanese diplomatic relations.
The congratulatory telegram reads, in part:
“I note with satisfaction that the relations between Tajikistan and Japan are actively developing and are elevating to a qualitatively new level in bilateral and multilateral cooperation.
In this regard, I would like to highlight the beneficial activities of Japan International Cooperation Agency and our countries’ efforts in the framework of Dialogue “Central Asia + Japan”. We highly evaluate and appreciate Japan’s contribution to the implementation of vital projects in our country in the humanitarian, social, transport, communication, and other areas. I am confident that due to our joint efforts we can bring the level and quality of our cooperation into line with the interests of both parties.”