Today, the President of the Republic of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon sent a congratulatory telegram to the President of the United States of America Barack Hussein Obama, which reads, in part:

"Your Excellency,

I sincerely congratulate Your Excellency, the Government and the people of the United States on national holiday - Independence Day.

Tajikistan considers expansion of cooperation with the United States one of the priorities of its foreign policy. Therefore, we pay special attention to the development of its relations with the United States, supporting their maximum development and improvement in various areas. I am convinced that with joint efforts cooperation in politics, security, and especially trade and economic spheres will reach a higher level.

America plays a prominent role in the development of constructive relations in our region. Therefore, we hope that your country, regardless of the drawdown of the coalition forces from Afghanistan will pay even more attention in the future to the development of regional cooperation in Central Asia.

On this auspicious day, I wish Your Excellency good health and new successes, and the friendly people of America - happiness and prosperity".