Baku, September 8, 2025 – The Europe Today: President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has extended his congratulations to President Emomali Rahmon and the people of Tajikistan on the occasion of the country’s Independence Day, emphasizing the strong ties and strategic partnership between the two nations.
In his congratulatory letter, President Aliyev highlighted the foundations of bilateral relations:
“The current high level of relations between Azerbaijan and Tajikistan stems from the deep respect and trust our peoples have for each other. It is gratifying that our interstate relations, based on this mutual commitment, have developed steadily and reached the level of strategic partnership.”
The Azerbaijani leader praised Tajikistan’s progress under President Rahmon’s leadership, noting:
“Under your wise leadership, the social and economic achievements of brotherly Tajikistan, as well as the growing international prestige of your country, bring us great joy.”
President Aliyev also underlined the importance of high-level dialogue in advancing cooperation:
“The existence of mutual understanding at the highest level creates a favorable foundation for expanding our relations across various fields. I fondly recall your participation in the 17th Summit of the Economic Cooperation Organization held in Khankendi this July and our meeting. I am confident that through our joint efforts and by leveraging existing opportunities, we will further advance the friendly relations between Azerbaijan and Tajikistan and deepen our mutual cooperation.”
The message reaffirmed Azerbaijan’s commitment to strengthening partnership with Tajikistan in political, economic, and cultural spheres.
