{"id":3732,"date":"2026-10-09T09:48:05","date_gmt":"2026-10-09T09:48:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thefridaynews.com\/?p=3732"},"modified":"2026-10-09T09:48:10","modified_gmt":"2026-10-09T09:48:10","slug":"tajikistans-35th-independence-anniversary-celebrated-in-islamabad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thefridaynews.com\/?p=3732","title":{"rendered":"Tajikistan\u2019s 35th Independence Anniversary Celebrated in Islamabad"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"> An official reception was held in Islamabad on the occasion of the 35th Anniversary of the State Independence of the Republic of Tajikistan, at the initiative of the Embassy of the Republic of Tajikistan in the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.The solemn event was attended by representatives of the state authorities of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, members of diplomatic missions of foreign countries, international organizations, as well as representatives of the political, academic, cultural, business and public circles of the host country and other distinguished guests.At the beginning of the event, H.E. Yusuf Sharifzoda, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Tajikistan to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, delivered remarks, emphasizing the significance of State Independence as a major historic achievement of the people of Tajikistan. It was noted that during the period of independence, under the leadership of the President of the Republic of Tajikistan, Leader of the Nation, H.E. Emomali Rahmon, favorable conditions have been created for strengthening national statehood, ensuring peace and national unity, promoting sustainable development, and reviving national historical and cultural values. It was emphasized that independence enabled Tajikistan, relying on its national values, rich history and culture, and constructive goals, to strengthen its position in the international arena and make a valuable contribution to advancing important international initiatives.Continuing the official part of the event, Prof. Ahsan Iqbal Federal Minister for Planning, Development &amp; Special Initiatives and Deputy Chairman, Planning Commission, delivered congratulatory remarks on behalf of the Government of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan on the occasion of the 35th Anniversary of the State Independence of the Republic of Tajikistan.In his remarks, the importance of the friendly and brotherly relations between Tajikistan and Pakistan, as well as the strategic partnership between the two countries, was emphasized, along with confidence that bilateral relations in various fields would continue to expand.As part of the event, a cultural programme featuring a group of artists from the Republic of Tajikistan was held. The artists performed Tajik songs, music and traditional dances, presenting the guests with examples of the rich culture and spiritual heritage of the Tajik people.One of the important highlights of the event was an ethnographic exhibition of Tajikistan, featuring examples of the country&#8217;s material culture and national traditions. The guests had an opportunity to become acquainted with various elements of Tajik national culture and the country&#8217;s historical and cultural heritage.At the same time, a special tourism corner of Tajikistan was arranged as part of the event, showcasing the country&#8217;s tourism potential, historical and cultural sites, unique natural landscapes, mountains and other tourism resources.With the aim of introducing prominent figures of Tajik history and culture, statues and images of renowned personalities and distinguished sons of the Tajik nation were displayed at the venue. This section provided the guests with an opportunity to learn more about the contribution of prominent Tajik figures to the development of science, literature, culture and civilization in the region.A display of traditional Tajik cuisine was also organized during the event, allowing the guests to become acquainted with various national dishes and the culture of hospitality of the Tajik people.Special photo corners featuring national symbols and elements of Tajikistan were also prepared for the guests. This initiative enabled the guests to capture memorable moments of their participation in the festive event.An exhibition of photographs dedicated to various themes related to Tajikistan was also held. It presented the country&#8217;s nature, historical and cultural heritage, social life and other aspects of Tajikistan through visual materials.During the reception, commemorative gifts featuring the symbols of the 35th Anniversary of the State Independence of the Republic of Tajikistan were presented to the guests.A ceremonial cutting of the festive cake was also held on the occasion, adding a special sense of celebration and festivity to the event.During the informal part of the event, a festive dinner featuring traditional Tajik national cuisine was served for the guests, thereby showcasing one of the important aspects of Tajik national culture \u2014 the hospitality and distinctive traditions of the Tajik people.The organization of such an event in the Islamic Republic of Pakistan contributed to promoting the rich history and culture, national values, achievements, and tourism and cultural potential of the Republic of Tajikistan, serving as a means of strengthening friendly relations and cultural exchange between Tajikistan and Pakistan.The official reception marking the 35th Anniversary of the State Independence of the Republic of Tajikistan was held in an atmosphere of friendship and mutual understanding. The participation of representatives from various countries once again underscored the importance of developing cultural, humanitarian and people-to-people ties between Tajikistan and the international community.The cultural event was widely covered by the media of the host country.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>An official reception was held in Islamabad on the occasion of the 35th Anniversary of the State Independence<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3733,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[31,4,37,9],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3732","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-national","category-newsbeat","category-public","category-world"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.0 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Tajikistan\u2019s 35th Independence Anniversary Celebrated in Islamabad - 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