A grand celebration is held to mark the 30th anniversary of the Republic of Tajikistan in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, Sept. 9, 2021. In honor of the 30th anniversary of the independence of the Republic of Tajikistan, a grand national procession was held in Dushanbe on Thursday. (Tajik presidential press service/Handout via Xinhua)
NUR-SULTAN, Sept. 9 (Xinhua) -- In honor of the 30th anniversary of the independence of the Republic of Tajikistan, a grand national procession was held in Dushanbe on Thursday.
President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon congratulated the inhabitants of the capital and the people of Tajikistan on the anniversary of state independence in the central square.
"Our greatest achievement during the state's independence is peace, tranquillity, political stability, and national unity. These achievements came at a hefty price and as a result of hard work. Therefore, it is a civic duty for each of us to protect them," noted the president in his speech.
After the speech, a march was held from Rudaki Avenue to Ismoili Somoni Street, in which more than 30,000 workers from various professions, students and members of educational institutions took part. Enditem
