Translated with AI
On April 15, at the Palace of the Nation, Tajik President Emomali Rahmon accepted credentials from newly appointed foreign ambassadors. This was reported by the presidential press service.
During the ceremony, the Ambassadors Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Khalid bin Abdullah Al-Shamroni of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Thamer Fathi Abdussalom Hammad of the Arab Republic of Egypt, Guido De Sanctis of the Italian Republic, Eric De Meyer of the Kingdom of Belgium, Fred Seneviratne of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Gray Marongwe of the Republic of Zimbabwe, Seydou Kamissoko of the Republic of Mali, and Ndong Ayekaba Luciano Nkogo of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea presented their credentials to the head of state. The ambassadors conveyed warm greetings and messages from their respective leaders.
Emomali Rahmon congratulated the diplomats on the start of their mission in Tajikistan.
In his speech, he noted that on September 9, the country will celebrate the 35th anniversary of its state independence, emphasizing that during this period, Tajikistan, pursuing a balanced, peaceful, and constructive foreign policy based on the "open door" principle, has taken a worthy place in the international arena.
The head of state also noted the development of diplomatic relations with 186 countries and emphasized that ambassadors can, through their initiatives, contribute to the further strengthening and expansion of cooperation.
During his speech, the President spoke in favor of developing friendly ties and mutually beneficial cooperation with the states whose representatives took part in the ceremony.
It was hoped that the ambassadors' activities would contribute to the development and deepening of multifaceted relations between Tajikistan and their countries.
In conclusion, Emomali Rahmon wished the diplomats success in their work and conveyed greetings to the leaders of their states.
