President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon sent a congratulatory telegram to the President of the United States Barack Obama, which states in particular:

"Your Excellency,
Please accept my sincere congratulations on the occasion of national holiday of your country - 239th anniversary of the Independence Day of the United States.

Tajikistan remains interested in expanding long-term, stable and friendly relations of cooperation with the United States, pays continuous attention to the state of bilateral cooperation. It is gratifying that today the process of mutually beneficial cooperation between Tajikistan and the United States covers many areas, including political, security, military sphere, humanitarian, social and economic trade areas. In this regard, we positively view fruitful cooperation in ensuring regional stability and security, the fight against global challenges and threats.

I am convinced that in the near future through the efforts of both sides our cooperation will cover new aspects of mutually beneficial cooperation. Our side will work in this direction.

With the best wishes to Mr. President, I wish You good health and new successes, and the friendly people of America - happiness and prosperity. "