President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon congratulated the National Leader of the Turkmen people and Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, on his birthday, noting that Dushanbe highly values its strategic partnership with Ashgabat. This was reported by the State News Agency of Turkmenistan.

"We highly value your unwavering attention to expanding the strategic partnership between Tajikistan and Turkmenistan, based on long-standing friendship, mutual understanding, and good relations. I am confident that we will continue our joint efforts to advance this process, which serves the fundamental interests of both countries," the message states.

Rahmon noted that Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov’s long-standing service to the state exemplifies devoted service to the Motherland and the people, while the large-scale reforms implemented through his efforts attest to Turkmenistan’s rapid advancement along the path of progress.

In conclusion, the Tajik leader wished Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov robust health and great success on the path to the prosperity of the Turkmen people.