MEETING WITH UNITED NATIONS DEPUTY SECRETARY-GENERAL MS. ARMIDA SALSIAH ALISJAHBANA
2 June 2026
MEETING WITH UNITED NATIONS DEPUTY SECRETARY-GENERAL MS. ARMIDA SALSIAH ALISJAHBANA
Today, on May 24 on the sidelines of the Fourth High-Level International Conference on the International Decade for Action “Water for Sustainable Development, 2018–2028,” a meeting was held at the National Academy of Sciences of Tajikistan between…
Today, on May 24 on the sidelines of the Fourth High-Level International Conference on the International Decade for Action “Water for Sustainable Development, 2018–2028,” a meeting was held at the National Academy of Sciences of Tajikistan between the President of the National Academy of Sciences of Tajikistan, Academician Khushvakhtzoda Qobijon Khushvakht, and the United Nations Under-Secretary-General and Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission, Ms. Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana.
During the meeting, the President of the National Academy of Sciences of Tajikistan, Academician Khushvakhtzoda Qobijon Khushvakht, warmly welcomed Ms. Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana and noted that the Republic of Tajikistan, under the leadership of the Founder of Peace and National Unity — Leader of the Nation, President of the Republic of Tajikistan, Honourable Emomali Rahmon, has been recognized internationally as a leading country in advancing water and climate issues.
During the conversation, the parties exchanged views on expanding scientific cooperation, conducting joint research in the fields of water resources, climate change, sustainable development, and the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals. It was also emphasized that close cooperation between scientific institutions and United Nations structures can provide a favorable basis for addressing global challenges related to water and the environment.
It was emphasized that the Republic of Tajikistan attaches primary importance to developing multilateral cooperation with the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP) and the United Nations Special Programme for the Economies of Central Asia (SPECA).
The cooperation of the Republic of Tajikistan with the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP) is aimed at sustainable socio-economic development, strengthening regional integration, implementing the Sustainable Development Goals, developing the green economy, digitalization, infrastructure development, transport, energy, climate change issues, and water resource management.
It was noted that the Republic of Tajikistan, as a member state of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP), actively participates in meetings, forums, and high-level events and benefits from the Commission’s technical, analytical, and advisory support. UNESCAP assists the Republic of Tajikistan in developing national strategies and programs, strengthening institutional capacity, and promoting regional cooperation.
It was stated that one of the important areas of cooperation includes issues related to water and climate, drought, glacier protection, and the sustainable development of mountainous regions. The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP) consistently supports the international initiatives of the Republic of Tajikistan in the field of water and climate, including the Dushanbe Water Process and the international initiative on glacier protection.
Continuing the meeting, Ms. Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana highly appreciated the international initiatives of the Republic of Tajikistan in the field of water and climate, particularly initiatives related to glacier protection and sustainable development, emphasizing that the United Nations and its agencies are ready to further strengthen cooperation with the Republic of Tajikistan.
It was noted that the Republic of Tajikistan plays an important role in advancing the global water and climate agenda, and the initiatives proposed by the country receive broad support from the international community. Ms. Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana also highlighted the contribution of the National Academy of Sciences of Tajikistan to the development of science, environmental research, and the study of climate change-related issues.
In conclusion, it was noted that the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP) will continue its cooperation with the Republic of Tajikistan in implementing joint programs, strengthening scientific capacity, and developing regional cooperation.
