**In a phone call, Vladimir Putin extended warm birthday wishes to President of the Republic of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon**

Both sides expressed satisfaction with the high level of the strategic partnership and allied relationship between Russia and Tajikistan, reaffirming their commitment to developing it further.

In addition, a [message](http://en.kremlin.ru/events/president/news/80922) of greetings was sent to the President of Tajikistan.