On May 25, the President of the Republic of Tajikistan, Leader of the Nation, Emomali Rahmon, met with a group of United Nations Under-Secretaries-General who arrived in Tajikistan to participate in the Fourth High-Level International Conference on the International Decade for Action, “Water for Sustainable Development, 2018–2028.”

The Head of State, Emomali Rahmon, welcomed the Under-Secretary-General and Executive Secretary of ESCAP, Ms. Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana; the Under-Secretary-General and Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Water, Ms. Retno Marsudi; and the Rector of the UN University and United Nations Under-Secretary-General, Mr. Tshilidzi Marwala, and invited them to the meeting hall.

At the beginning of the meeting, the President expressed his appreciation and gratitude to the high-ranking guests for visiting Tajikistan to participate in the conference, as well as for their continued support of the Dushanbe Water Process.

The discussion continued with a high appraisal of cooperation between the United Nations and Tajikistan, including support for the country’s global initiatives, particularly in the areas of water resources and climate, transport and logistics, sustainable energy, agricultural development, digitalization, and green technologies.

It was emphasized that, in the field of water resources alone, 14 UN resolutions have been adopted at Tajikistan’s initiative.

The parties expressed confidence that the current conference would become an important global platform for uniting efforts in this area and advancing water diplomacy, and would contribute to addressing key issues related to water resources and climate within the framework of the Dushanbe Water Process.

A fruitful exchange of views also took place regarding the further promotion of the outcomes of previous conferences, the successful conduct of the current forum, and preparations for similar events scheduled for 2026 and 2028.

During discussions on cooperation with the UN University, confidence was expressed that expanding scientific and practical ties between Tajik scientists, researchers, and experts and this prestigious institution would yield significant results.