The delegation of the Majlisi Namoyandagon of the Majlisi Oli of the Republic of Tajikistan participated in the Second Regional Parliamentary Dialogue on Circular Economy and Sustainable Consumption and Production. The delegation was led by Orif Amirzoda, Chairman of the Ecology Commission of the Majlisi Namoyandagon. It also comprised Saidzoda Firdavs, Deputy Chairman of the Committee on Energy, Industry, Construction, and Communications, and Hasanzoda Nasrullo, a member of the same committee. The delegation actively engaged in the proceedings and delivered speeches during the event. The Dialogue is being held in Almaty, Kazakhstan, and is organized by the European Union’s SWITCH-Asia Programme in cooperation with the Regional Environmental Centre for Central Asia (CAREC).
The Dialogue brought together members of parliaments, representatives of ministries, business communities, and international organizations from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan.
Representatives from the National Association of Small and Medium Businesses of the Republic of Tajikistan and the “Tajikcement” company also participated in the event, highlighting the country’s commitment to fostering cooperation between public institutions and the private sector in advancing the green and circular economy.
The main goal of the Dialogue is to strengthen regional cooperation and parliamentary engagement in promoting the principles of a circular economy as a key tool for sustainable development.
In his speech, Orif Amirzoda emphasized that the transition to a circular economy is not only an environmental initiative but also a new economic direction that creates opportunities for innovation, employment, and sustainable development. He noted that, under the directive of the Founder of Peace and National Unity - Leader of the Nation, President of the Republic of Tajikistan, H.E. Emomali Rahmon, the country is currently developing the National Waste Management Strategy until 2035 and the Medium-Term Development Program for 2026–2030. These strategic documents incorporate key elements of the circular economy, including sustainable production and consumption, resource reuse, and the advancement of green technologies.
During the meeting, members of parliament from Central Asian countries reviewed national progress in the field of circular economy and emphasized the importance of exchanging legislative experiences.
