Tajik President Emomali Rahmon congratulated the people of the country, veterans of war and labor, as well as military personnel on the 80th anniversary of victory in the Second World War.
In his appeal, he emphasized the heroism and contribution of the Tajik people to the fight against fascism and called for carefully keeping the memory of these events.
“The Second World War became the most destructive tragedy of the latest history of mankind. More than 70 states were drawn into a conflict that claimed more than 55 million people, and the damage from the war is estimated at $ 4.5 trillion,” the press service of the president of the Tajik Republic quoted Rakhmon.
The head of state emphasized that the Tajik people made a worthy contribution to the victory. “More than 300 thousand people from one and a half million population were mobilized to the front, over 100 thousand were killed, 40 thousand were missing, 60 thousand returned disabled,” the president said.
Rachmon emphasized that the courage of the Tajik soldiers is an example for the current military personnel of the country.
The Head of State noted that the protection of the Motherland remains the sacred duty of every citizen. Against the background of modern global threats, including confrontation of superpowers, the resumption of the arms race and the growth of terrorism, he called the military to patriotism, professionalism and high combat readiness.
“current and future generations should always remember that it was friendship, brotherhood, solidarity and support of various peoples of the former Soviet Union that became the main factors of the defeat of the invaders and prevent the spread of the” fascist plague “in the twentieth century,” said Rahmon.
At the end of the appeal of Emomali, Rahmon expressed confidence that the Tajik people will continue to protect the world and stability of the country and convey this heritage to the following generations. He wished the people of Tajikistan health, prosperity and prosperity.
“Happy Victory Festival, dear compatriots!”-concluded the president.