TAJIKISTAN, February 17 - In connection with the tragic consequences of the avalanches in the Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Province, the Founder of Peace and National Unity - Leader of the Nation, President of the Republic of Tajikistan, Emomali Rahmon, received a telegram of condolences from the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslakhaty of Turkmenistan, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, which reads:

“With deep sorrow, I received the news of numerous human casualties, injuries and destruction as a result of avalanches in the Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Province of the Republic of Tajikistan.

At this difficult moment, on behalf of the Halk Maslakhaty of Turkmenistan, as well as on my own behalf, I ask you to convey the words of empathy and support to all the families and friends of the victims, as well as the wishes of a speedy recovery to the injured.”