DUSHANBE , September 7, 2010, Asia-Plus -- On behalf of the American people, the Embassy of the United States of America would like to express its best wishes for prosperity and peace to the Tajik people on the 19th anniversary of the independence of Tajikistan .

We are committed to long term relations to foster security cooperation, economic development and transparent and just rule, the message of congratulations says.

The United States looks forward to many years of continued cooperation with the people of Tajikistan .