The President of the Republic of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon sent a congratulatory telegram to the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi and it particullary states:

"Your Excellency,

I’m glad to send to Your Excellency and to the friendly people of India the sincere congratulations on my behalf and on behalf of the people of Tajikistan in honor of the National holiday of Independence Day.

We are glad for significant achievements of your country in all important life areas and evidence for that is the beginning of a process of India's full membership in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization.

Strengthening and expansion of cooperation with the Republic of India in various areas are priority in foreign policy of the Republic of Tajikistan.

It is gratifying that creative and partnership cooperation between Tajikistan and India in the field of economy, trade, education, culture, security and military every year develops and expands.

I hope that the implementation of agreements and contracts signed during your first visit to Tajikistan will undoubtedly contribute to the development and expansion of our cooperation in the interest of the parties and strengthening of stability in the region.

From our part, we will use all the existing opportunities and take effective steps in this direction.

With the best expression of hope, I wish you Mr. Prime Minister good health and new successes, and well-being, progress and happiness to the friendly people of India. "