“We highly value the ties between Azerbaijan and Tajikistan, which are built on a solid foundation of shared historical and cultural roots, brotherhood, mutual trust, and support. The centuries-old strong bonds of friendship that have developed between our brotherly peoples, along with the active political dialogue and mutual understanding we share, are today among the key factors that underpin the high level of Azerbaijani-Tajik cooperation,” President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev said in his congratulatory letter to his Tajik counterpart Emomali Rahmon on the occasion of Independence Day.

The President of Azerbaijan noted that under the visionary leadership of Emomali Rahmon, Tajikistan has made remarkable strides in comprehensive development and socio-economic progress, gaining significant recognition on the international stage, adding, “Your state visit to Azerbaijan in May of this year opened a new chapter in the history of Azerbaijani-Tajik relations, elevating our ties to the level of strategic partnership.”

The head of state expressed confidence that the agreements on future directions of cooperation reached during numerous mutual visits will contribute to enriching bilateral relations with new substance, further strengthening the solidarity between the two brotherly peoples, and promoting the sustainable development and prosperity of the two countries and the region as a whole.