Today, the President of the country Emomali Rahmon met with representatives of active women of Tajikistan on the occasion of Mother’s Day.

Women and girls of different professions from state and social structures, scientists, teachers, doctors, students, famous writers and other popular personalities, which made outstanding social contributions over the years of Tajikistan’s independence, were in attendance at the meeting.

In the second half of the day President of the country Emomali Rahmon received the Economic Development Minister of the Republic of Azerbaijan Shohin Mustafoev.

The issues regarding friendly relations and mutually advantageous cooperation between Tajikistan and Azerbaijan have been considered at the meeting.

Today a telephone conversation was held between the President of the Republic of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon and the newly elected President of Russian Federation Vladimir Putin.

Today, the President of the Republic of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon sent a congratulatory message to Vladimir Putin on his election as President of the Russian Federation.

The telegram reads, in part:

“Your victory in the presidential elections in Russian Federation gives me a pleasant opportunity to convey to you my heartiest felicitations and best wishes.

Today, the President of the French Republic Nicolas Sarkozy sent a message of greetings to the President of the Republic of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon, which reads, in particular:

“Dear Mr. President,

It is my great honour and pleasure to convey to you my most sincere congratulations on the 20th anniversary since the establishment of diplomatic relations between France and Tajikistan.

Today the President of the Republic of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon sent a congratulatory telegram to the President of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh Zillur Rahman. The message reads, in particular:

“Your Excellency,

I am honoured to convey you my sincere felicitations and best wishes on the occasion of the remarkable date in the history of contemporary relationships between the Republic of Tajikistan and the People’s Republic of Bangladesh – the 20th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations.

Today, the President of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh Zillur Rahman addressed a congratulatory telegram to the President of the Republic of Tajikistan, which reads, in particular:

“Your Excellency,

It is my great pleasure to convey to Your Excellency my warmest congratulations and best wishes on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations between Bangladesh and Tajikistan.

Today, the President of the country Emomali Rahmon received Great Britain’s Minister of State for the Armed Forces Nick Harvey.

The current state and prospects of Tajik-British relationships have been reviewed at the meeting.

Today, the President of the country Emomali Rahmon held a working meeting on improvement and beautification works, spring sowing and preparation for the International Day of Nawruz.

At the beginning, the functionaries of country’s Government, Presidential Executive Office and heads of other relevant structures briefed the President on the mentioned and other subjects of interest.

The President of the country Emomali Rahmon received the Head of International Monetary Fund Group Todd Schneider.

The current state and ways of further support of socio-economic development of Tajikistan have been considered during the talks.

Both parties expressed satisfaction over the results and prospects of socio-economic development of Tajikistan, which are obvious in spite of impact of negative external factors.