The President of the Republic of Tajikistan EmomaliRahmon sent a congratulatory telegram to the President of the Republic of Korea, Park Gyn-hye, in which, he states:

"Your Excellency,

I am glad to send to Your Excellency and to the friendly people of the Republic of Korea, on behalf of the Government and the people of Tajikistan our sincere congratulations in honor of your national holiday.

Tajikistan considers Korea as an important partner, a true friend and pays special attention to the strengthening and development of friendly relations and mutually beneficial cooperation with your country.

In this regard, Tajikistan is looking with hope to the future friendly relations and cooperation between the two countries.

I am convinced that the implementation of bilateral agreements and contracts in the framework of our official visit this year in your beautiful country, raises our friendly relations and mutually beneficial cooperation to a qualitatively new level, and will be the beginning of a new phase of development and expansion.

Tajikistan will make the necessary efforts in this direction in order to implement our joint government programs, strengthen the stability and security in the region and its sustainable development.

This momentous event gives me a good opportunity to wish Your Excellency good health, new achievements, and to the friendly people of Korea - peace, stability and prosperity."