President Emomali Rahmon has received congratulations from heads of state and government of foreign countries as well as heads of international and regional organizations on the occasion of Tajikistan’s Independence Day, according to the Tajik president’s official website.
Russian President Vladimir Putin, in particular, noted in his message of congratulations that “relations between Russia and Tajikistan are successfully developing in the spirit of alliance and strategic partnership… Moscow and Dushanbe are effectively cooperating in solving topical issues of regional and international agenda of the day. I believe we will provide, with common effort, further expansion of partnership between the Russian Federation and the Republic of Tajikistan. This fully meets interests of our friendly peoples and goes in line with providing security and stability in Central Asia.”
Chinese President Xi Jinping noted in his message of congratulations that he attached significance to expansion of China-Tajikistan cooperation and was ready to take joint efforts with President Rahmon to strengthen mutual support of the two countries and expand cooperation on the implementation of the “On Belt One Road” Initiative.
The Republic of Tajikistan celebrates its Independence Day on September 9. This public holiday commemorates the independence of Tajikistan from the Soviet Union in 1991.
In 1924, Tajikistan was incorporated into Uzbekistan as the Tajik Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic. It became a separate constituent Soviet republic (the Tajik SSR) five years later. When the imminent collapse of the Soviet Union became evident, Tajikistan proclaimed its independence. The official proclamation was made on September 9, 1991.
Independence Day in Tajikistan is a national holiday and a non-working day. It is celebrated nationwide with solemn speeches, flag hoisting ceremonies, concerts, performances, exhibitions, street fairs, sporting competitions and firework displays. The main celebration is held in the capital city of Dushanbe.
