Tajik President Emomali Rahmon on Sunday felicitated President Xi Jinping on his re-election as general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) for the third term.

Emomali Rahmon’s congratulatory message reads:

"Dear Mr. Xi Jinping,

“Please accept my warmest congratulations on your re-election as General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China.

“Your re-election to this responsible party post is a clear confirmation of your high authority and firm support by the Chinese society for the policy conducted under your wise leadership aimed at further all-round socio-economic and political development of the People's Republic of China, as well as consistently strengthening its authority in the international arena.

“I believe that the decisions of the anniversary forum of the Communist Party of China will become a new reference point for society on the path of sustainable progress in your country.

“Taking this opportunity, I express confidence that by joint efforts we will continue to contribute to the steady expansion and deepening of the Tajik-Chinese relations of friendship, good neighborliness and comprehensive strategic partnership, enriching them with new examples of constructive cooperation for the benefit of our peoples.

“I sincerely wish you, dear Mr. General Secretary, health, happiness and new achievements in your responsible party and state activities, and peace, progress and prosperity to friendly China and its people.”