DUSHANBE, 22.09.2025 (NIAT Khovar) – On September 22, the President of the Republic of Tajikistan, Leader of the Nation, Honorable Emomali Rahmon, met with the United Nations Secretary-General, Honorable António Guterres in New York on the sidelines of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly.

The meeting discussed the process of multifaceted and fruitful cooperation between Tajikistan and the United Nations.

As noted, the escalation of geopolitical disputes, security threats, armed conflicts, terrorism and extremism, economic and financial crises, and food insecurity require the continuation of effective and efficient cooperation.

A fruitful discussion was held on the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the “United Nations 2.0” initiative, the Secretary-General’s Vision for the Modern United Nations System and its Comprehensive Reforms under the “United Nations 80” program, the Secretary-General’s initiative on the “Early Warning System for All” and Tajikistan’s global initiatives, including addressing water and climate issues, preserving glaciers, and combating terrorism and extremism.

It was noted with regret that only 35 percent of the Sustainable Development Goals will be implemented by 2030.

As emphasized by our Head of State, Emomali Rahmon, the effective use of digital technologies, including artificial intelligence, is essential for broad achievement of these goals.

Much attention was paid to preparations for the 2026 and 2028 United Nations Water Conferences, which will be held for the second time in Dushanbe.

It was also considered necessary to strengthen cooperation to eliminate threats and challenges related to terrorism and extremism, armed conflicts in various regions of the world, and to find political and diplomatic solutions to them.