Lukashenko and Putin congratulated Tajik President Emomali Rahmon on Tajikistan's Independence Day

"Under your leadership, the country demonstrates impressive results in socio-economic development, ensuring regional stability, and promoting global initiatives," the congratulatory message says.

The President assured that Minsk values ​​strong Belarusian-Tajik relations based on a common historical past, mutual respect, and the desire for peace and prosperity.

"I highly value our long-standing friendship and trusting dialogue. I am convinced that joint fruitful work will help increase the pace of interstate cooperation across the entire spectrum of bilateral contacts," the Belarusian leader emphasized.

Alexander Lukashenko wished Emomali Rahmon good health and further achievements, and the people of Tajikistan - happiness and prosperity.

Vladimir Putin, in turn, noted that Tajikistan has achieved significant success in the social and economic spheres and enjoys well-deserved authority on the world stage.

"Russian-Tajik relations are successfully developing in the spirit of strategic partnership and alliance. Our countries fruitfully cooperate in various areas, coordinate efforts within the CIS, CSTO, SCO, UN and other multilateral structures. I am confident that we will continue to build up constructive bilateral ties in every possible way - for the benefit of our friendly peoples, in the interests of ensuring security and stability in the Central Asian region," the Russian leader's congratulatory message says.