Meeting on the Progress of the Food Systems Transformation Program and Identification of Priority Areas of Cooperation for 2026

On June 18, 2026, a working meeting was held at the Food Safety Committee under the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan with the participation of development partners. The main objective of the meeting was to exchange information on the achievements of the Republic of Tajikistan in the field of food systems transformation, review the current progress in the implementation of sectorial programs, and agree on priority areas of cooperation between the country and its partners for 2026.

The meeting was opened by the First Deputy Chairman of the Committee, Shirinjonzoda Mahmud, who spoke about the measures implemented to ensure food safety, improve the quality and safety of food products, and develop sustainable food systems.

During the meeting, it was noted that in recent years, the Republic of Tajikistan has achieved significant results within the framework of the Food Systems Transformation Program, including:

• coordination of the activities of government structures;

• involvement of the private sector;

• raising public awareness about healthy nutrition;

• expanding climate change adaptation measures in the agricultural sector.

The participants reviewed the current progress of the program and emphasized the need to strengthen cross-sectoral cooperation, utilize modern technologies in agricultural production, reduce food loss, and improve public access to quality nutrition.

Concurrently, strategic priorities for the development of food systems for the subsequent period were identified, which include:

• strengthening food security;

• increasing the resilience of agricultural production to the impacts of climate change;