TAJIKISTAN, April 24 - Today, the Founder of Peace and National Unity - Leader of the Nation, President of the Republic of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon and the President of Mongolia Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh exchanged congratulatory telegrams on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries.

The congratulatory telegram of the President of the Republic of Tajikistan, Emomali Rahmon, to the President of Mongolia, Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh, reads as follows:

"Your Excellency,

I sincerely congratulate You on the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Republic of Tajikistan and Mongolia.

It is gratifying that over the past three decades, our countries, based on the principles of equality, mutual understanding, trust and respect, have reached a good level of cooperation relations and today are making efforts to further promote them.

Tajikistan is in favor of strengthening and expanding friendly ties and constructive partnership with Mongolia in various areas of mutual interest.

We are confident that interstate relations between the two friendly countries will continue to develop through joint efforts, acquiring a qualitatively new level and content in line with the fundamental interests of our peoples.

I wish you, Mr. President, good health, prosperity and success, and peace, stability and prosperity to the friendly people of Mongolia.”

The congratulatory telegram of the President of Mongolia, Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh, to the President of the Republic of Tajikistan, Emomali Rahmon, reads in particular:

"Dear Mr. President,

On behalf of the Mongolian people and on my own behalf, I sincerely congratulate You and the people of Tajikistan on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Mongolia and the Republic of Tajikistan.

It is pleasant to note that over the past 30 years, traditional friendly relations and cooperation between Mongolia and Tajikistan have been successfully developing thanks to mutual efforts. I will be glad to cooperate with You in further enriching relations between the two countries with real content.

Taking this opportunity, I wish you, Your Excellency, good health, great success in your work, and prosperity to the friendly people of Tajikistan.”