Tajikistan marks 30th anniversary of independence

Drones spell out words in Tajik during a grand celebration 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)