Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan sent a congratulatory message to the President of the Republic of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon on the occasion of Independence Day. The message runs as follows,

''Honorable Mr. President,

I cordially congratulate you on the Independence Day of Tajikistan.

I sincerely wish Tajikistan development, as well as progress in the main directions of socio-economic transformations aimed at improving the welfare of citizens and increasing your country's role in the international arena.

I am convinced that the cooperation between Armenia and Tajikistan, based on the friendship of the peoples of our countries, can get a new impetus covering wider spheres of interstate cooperation through joint efforts.

I wish you, Honorable Mr. President, health, happiness and success, and peace and prosperity to the friendly people of Tajikistan’'.