President of the Republic of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon sent a telegram to the Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan Muhammad Nawaz Sharif, which reads, in particular:
"Your Excellency,
It was with deep shock and sadness that I learned about your disease and forthcoming open-heart surgery.
Dear brother, I pray to God for your speedy recovery.
I hope that you surgery goes well and you can soon return to your daily life with new energy to continue fruitful activities for the sake of further development and prosperity of the friendly Pakistan."