The President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon sent a congratulatory message to the Emperor Akikhito of Japan, on the occasion of National Holiday Anniversary, which reads in particular:
"Your Majesty,
I warmly congratulate you, and all the friendly people of Japan on the anniversary of the National Holiday.
Tajikistan, as before, is a proponent of the development and progress of the friendly Japan to further strengthen broad cooperation with your country.
We are ready to continue to deepen the constructive and comprehensive cooperation in the interest of the two friendly and fraternal peoples.
On this remarkable day, I wish Your Majesty - health and happiness as well as to the friendly people of Japan - peace, progress and prosperity".