DUSHANBE, Tajikistan, April 15. On April 15, at
the Palace of the Nation, President of the Republic of Tajikistan
Emomali Rahmon received the credentials of a group of newly
appointed ambassadors of foreign countries, Trend reports via the press
service of the Tajik President.


During the solemn ceremony, the President Emomali Rahmon,
received the credentials of the following ambassadors extraordinary
and plenipotentiary: the Islamic Republic of Pakistan – Irfan
Ahmed; the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – Khalid bin Abdullah
Al-Shamrani; the Arab Republic of Egypt – Tamer Fathy Abdelsalam
Hammad; the Italian Republic – Guido De Sanctis; the Kingdom of
Belgium – Eric De Maeyer; the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri
Lanka – Fred Seneviratne; the Republic of Zimbabwe – Grey Marongwe;
the Republic of Mali – Seydou Kamissoko; and the Republic of
Equatorial Guinea – Luciano Nkogo Ndong Ayekaba, who conveyed warm
messages and greetings from the leadership of their respective
countries.


The President of the country, Emomali Rahmon, congratulated the
ambassadors on the start of their diplomatic missions in the
Republic of Tajikistan.


President Emomali Rahmon stated: "This year, on September 9, we
will celebrate the 35th anniversary of State Independence - the
greatest achievement of our modern history. Over this period,
Tajikistan, pursuing a balanced, peaceful, and constructive foreign
policy based on the principle of an ‘open-door policy,’ has
succeeded in securing a worthy place on the international
stage."


The Head of State noted that Tajikistan maintains active
diplomatic relations with 186 countries of the world across various
fields and emphasized that ambassadors, through their initiatives
and practical efforts, can make a significant contribution to
further strengthening and expanding cooperation between their
countries.







The President further spoke about the development and
strengthening of friendly relations and mutually beneficial
cooperation between Tajikistan and the countries represented at the
ceremony.


Moreover, it was expressed with confidence that the consistent
efforts of the ambassadors to develop and enhance multifaceted
relations between Tajikistan and their respective countries will
bring new positive results.


In conclusion, the Head of State, Emomali Rahmon, wished the
ambassadors success in their work and conveyed warm greetings and
messages to the leaders of their countries.