Celebration of the 35th Anniversary of the State Independence of the Republic of Tajikistan in Tokyo

On September 8, 2026, a ceremonial event dedicated to the 35th anniversary of the State Independence of the Republic of Tajikistan was held in Tokyo at the initiative of the Embassy of the Republic of Tajikistan in Japan.

The event was attended by official representatives of the Government of Japan, Members of Parliament, heads of diplomatic missions, representatives of Japan’s political, economic, business, and cultural circles, as well as compatriots residing in Japan.

The ceremony opened with the performance of the national anthems of the Republic of Tajikistan and Japan by students of Kanagawa Prefectural Kanagawa Sogo High School.

The Ambassador of the Republic of Tajikistan to Japan Mr. Farhod Salim, welcomed the guests and highlighted the significant achievements of the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan under the leadership of the Founder of Peace and National Unity – Leader of the Nation, President of the Republic of Tajikistan, His Excellency Emomali Rahmon, in the political, socio-economic and cultural spheres.

It was emphasized that over the 35 years of independence, Tajikistan has achieved significant progress in strengthening peace, stability and national unity, advancing socio-economic development, strengthening statehood, and enhancing the country’s international standing.

As part of the event, the Embassy organized a cultural and tourism corner, where guests were presented with traditional Tajik musical instruments, national costumes, samples of fine art, magazines and tourism materials, as well as books by the Founder of Peace and National Unity – Leader of the Nation, President of the Republic of Tajikistan, His Excellency Emomali Rahmon.

The cultural programme continued with a performance of a traditional Tajik dance by young women from the Japanese cultural group “Guliston”. Guests were also offered traditional Tajik national dishes.