DUSHANBE, 22.12.2017. /NIAT “Khovar”/. We believe that the continuous implementation of water diplomacy is the realistic means of solution to challenges in this sphere and we will continue playing this leading role within the next decade also. Our new global initiative “International Decade for Action “Water for Sustainable Development, 2018-2028” will officially start on March 22, 2018 on the sideline of celebration of International Nawruz and the World Water Day. Various events will be arranged within this Initiative in various countries of the world, including Tajikistan. It was said today, December 22 by the Leader of the Nation Emomali Rahmon in his Address to the Parliament of the country.

The Head of State noted that Tajikistan, during its independence, determined wider regional cooperation as the most important tool of solution to economic, trade, social, environmental and security issues as well as peace and stability in Central Asia, and is committed to strengthening people-to-people relations in the Region based on friendship and trust.

“The common goals and objectives of our countries require ensuring favorable environment for free movement of people and smooth delivery of goods and investments and labor resources in the region. By relying on this method, we can enhance our security cooperation also and jointly counteract to and resist the current global threats and challenges in the region. We believe that regional creative integration will be beneficial for all countries and nations in Central Asia”, — noted President.

According to him, the strengthening and expansion of relations with the CIS member countries is of strategic and particular importance in Tajikistan’s foreign policy. Tajikistan will be presiding in CIS in 2018. The Meeting of the Heads of State and Government of this Organization’s member states to be held in Tajikistan next year will be among the most important events within our Chairmanship.