The President of the Republic of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon sent a congratulatory telegram to the President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, which reads, in particular:

"Dear Ilham Heydarovich,

I heartily congratulate you on a convincing victory in the elections of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan.

In Tajikistan, the message was received with great satisfaction. Your re-election is a clear indication of the high trust enjoyed by the course conducted under your guidance and direction to the country's prosperity and well-being of its people.

I am confident that during a new period of your presidency the relations of friendship and mutually beneficial cooperation between Tajikistan and Azerbaijan will continue to grow and develop for the benefit of the two countries and their peoples. I want to assure you that Tajikistan will make all the necessary efforts in this direction.

I take this opportunity to wish you, dear Ilham Heydarovich, good health and every success in your state activity".