DUSHANBE, 08.10.2022 (NIAT Khovar) – On October 5, 2022, Ambassador of Tajikistan to Malaysia, Republic of Indonesia, Kingdom of Thailand and the Permanent Representative of the Republic of Tajikistan to the ESCAP Ardasher Qodiri met with the Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations and Executive Secretary of the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific Ms. Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana.

The discussion focused on the current state and prospects of cooperation between Tajikistan and ESCAP.

They underlined the importance of enhancing collaboration and exchanged views on the possibilities of implementation of the projects for the development of the various sectors of Tajikistan.

As we reported earlier on May 23, President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon took part and spoke at the 78th session of the UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), which was held in a virtual format.

While congratulating all the ESCAP member states on the occasion of its 75th anniversary, President Rahmon noted that Tajikistan welcomes the theme of the forum «Common Agenda for Sustainable Development in Asia and the Pacific».

In his speech, President Rahmon reflected on the impact of the global COVID-19 crisis on the economies of countries, joint efforts to combat the disease, reduce its spread and economic and social consequences on a global scale.

He noted that through joint effort Tajikistan has been able to reduce the threats posed by the proliferation of COVID-19.

In 2021, economic growth in the country amounted to 9.2%, which is 4.7% more than in the previous year.

According to President Rahmon, the growth of consumer demand, foreign investment, revival of the process of economic development and world trade are the main factors contributing to the rapid growth of the economy.

According to him, in order to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals, the regulatory framework for multifaceted transportation must be strengthened, its infrastructure must be developed, regional logistics centers must be established, and digital technologies must be introduced.

In conclusion, President Emomali Rahmon expressed confidence that all the member of ESCAP will take an active part in the high-level conference in Dushanbe. The second Dushanbe Conference on the International Decade for Action «Water for Sustainable Development, 2018-2028” will be held on June 6-9 in Dushanbe.