The Founder of Peace and National Unity, Leader of the Nation, President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon sent a message of condolences to the President of the Republic of Lebanon Michel Aoun.

The message reads, in particular:

"Your Excellency,

It is with great sadness that we are following the news of explosions that occured in the port of Beirut, and which claimed numerous lives, injuring more than 1,000 people, and causing large-scale destruction.

On my own behalf and on behalf of the people of Tajikistan, I express my deep condolences to you and to all the brotherly people of Lebanon, and wish a speedy recovery to all those injured.”