On September 4, the President of the Republic of Tajikistan, Leader of the Nation, Emomali Rahmon, sent a telegram of condolences to the President of the Republic of Portugal, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, which reads:
"Your Excellency,
It was with deep sorrow that we learned the news about the tragic accident that led to numerous deaths and injuries as a result of the derailment of a funicular railway in the friendly Republic of Portugal.
In connection with this sad incident, I express my sincere condolences and sympathy to you, the families and relatives of the victims, and the entire Portuguese people. I wish a full recovery to all those injured."
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