I was very glad to receive Your congratulations on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Afghanistan and Uzbekistan. Allow me to thank You and to congratulate You and the brotherly people of Uzbekistan on behalf of the Afghan people and myself on this blessed date.
Dear brother, dear President of the Republic of Uzbekistan!
The profound linguistic, religious and cultural closeness of our peoples is the solid foundation for further advancing and strengthening of friendly ties. Fortunately, Afghanistan and Uzbekistan have taken great steps to expand and strengthen relations for the benefit of our peoples. The recent visits by myself and the visits of Afghanistan officials to Uzbekistan are a vivid confirmation of the mutual interest in development of bilateral ties. I express my gratitude to You and to all brotherly Uzbek people for Your support during these years.
Afghanistan intends to continue its efforts in implementing joint projects that will further bring our countries closer and contribute to the development of the two economies.
I once again express my gratitude to You for the efforts aimed at developing the relations between our countries and I am convinced that they will keep the upward trend.
In conclusion, I would like to once again wish Your Excellency good health, and the happiness and prosperity to the fraternal people of Your country.
