Russian President Vladimir Putin sent a message of congratulations to Emomali Rahmon on his decisive victory in the presidential election, according to the Kremlin press service.
Presidential elections were held in Tajikistan last Sunday. The incumbent head of the republic, Emomali Rahmon, won the election with 90.92% of the vote and a turnout of 85.39%.
“The results of the voting have fully proven your political weight and your people’s unanimous support for your line of policy, aimed at the socio-economic development of Tajikistan and strengthening of its international positions. We very much value the relations of strategic partnership and alliance with Tajikistan," the telegram reads.
Putin also confirmed his intention to continue the close joint work on enhancing the entire range of bilateral ties "to the benefit of our peoples, united by the ties of friendship, in the interests of peace, security and stability in the Central Asia".
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Photo: official website of the President of the Russian Federation
Based on materials from RIA Novosti