Dear officers, soldiers, and veterans of the Armed Forces,
It is a matter of great pride and honor that today, throughout our beloved country, the 33rd anniversary of the establishment of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Tajikistan is being celebrated with special solemnity and grandeur.
With sincere respect and heartfelt warmth, I congratulate all military personnel on this significant date and wish you, first and foremost, strong health, dignity, and prosperity in your homes. I also wish our beloved homeland — the Republic of Tajikistan — lasting peace, stability, and continued progress.
Today, we can proudly and confidently state that the officers and soldiers of the Armed Forces have honorably passed through many difficult trials and have faithfully fulfilled their professional and military duties. The National Army established 33 years ago has now transformed into a truly reliable, well-organized, and modern structure of our independent state.
The army is one of the fundamental pillars of statehood, a solid foundation, and the guarantor of security for any country. No state can remain stable without a strong and well-equipped national army.
During the difficult years of internal conflict and the imposed civil war, the personnel of the Armed Forces fulfilled their filial and service duties with loyalty to the people and the Motherland. They made a historic contribution to restoring constitutional order, stabilizing the situation, neutralizing extremist and terrorist groups, and ensuring peace and stability in the country. Along this path, thousands of our officers and soldiers demonstrated heroism and self-sacrifice, giving their lives for the restoration of constitutional order, peace, political stability, and national unity. The Government and people of Tajikistan will never forget their bright memory and will always honor their historic service.
It is worth emphasizing that the Founder of Peace and National Unity — Leader of the Nation, President of the Republic of Tajikistan, Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, General of the Army, respected Emomali Rahmon — has consistently highly valued the role of the National Army in restoring constitutional order, safeguarding the achievements of independence, stabilizing the political and military situation, and supporting peace and national unity.
Today, the various structures of the National Army symbolize patriotism at its highest level, serve as a reliable shield against military threats, and form the foundation of state independence amid the development of national statehood.
The devoted officers and soldiers of the Armed Forces and other state bodies play a decisive role in strengthening and defending the military interests of Tajikistan. In the complex and ever-changing regional and global environment, they continuously strive to ensure the security of the state and the nation.
It should also be noted that the Government of Tajikistan consistently implements necessary measures to further improve the social conditions of military personnel.
With these sincere wishes and noble intentions, I once again wholeheartedly congratulate all personnel of the Armed Forces, law enforcement officers, and veterans on the 33rd anniversary of the establishment of the National Army, and I wish each of you good health, strong determination, high morale, and continued success in the noble mission of defending the Motherland.
Happy 33rd Anniversary of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Tajikistan, brave and valiant defenders of the Motherland!
