From July 4 to 8, 2026, Mahmadshoh Gulzoda, Chairman of the Majlisi Namoyandagon Committee on International Affairs, Public Associations, and Information, and Shuhrat Ghanizoda, Chairman of the Majlisi Namoyandagon Commission on Guidelines and Organization of Work, participated in the 33rd OSCE Annual Parliamentary Assembly held in The Hague, Netherlands. They delivered speeches at the meetings of the general committees on political affairs and security; democracy, human rights, and humanitarian questions; as well as economic affairs, science, technology, and the environment.
At the meeting of the General Committee on Political Affairs and Security, the position of the Republic of Tajikistan was presented regarding the strengthening of indivisible security, the peaceful resolution of conflicts through political and diplomatic means, respect for international law, and the reinforcement of interparliamentary dialogue. Furthermore, gratitude was expressed for the support of the initiative by the President of the Republic of Tajikistan, Leader of the Nation, His Excellency Emomali Rahmon, on the adoption of the UN General Assembly resolution "International Decade of Strengthening Peace for Future Generations (2027–2036)." The delegation also highlighted the hosting of a high-level International Conference on the practical implementation of this Decade, to be held next year in Dushanbe. At the same time, the necessity of strengthening cybersecurity, managing artificial intelligence, and protecting critical infrastructure was emphasized.
At the meeting of the General Committee on Democracy, Human Rights, and Humanitarian Questions, it was emphasized that the rule of law, the development of democratic institutions, and the protection of human rights form the foundational basis for long-term stability. In this context, reference was made to the initiative of the President of the Republic of Tajikistan, Leader of the Nation, His Excellency Emomali Rahmon, to declare 2027 as the International Year of Legal Literacy. Its importance in raising the legal literacy of society was highlighted, alongside the continuation of national reforms and the implementation of the National Strategy for Human Rights Protection up to 2038. Additionally, the role of parliamentary diplomacy in strengthening mutual understanding and trust was specifically underscored.
At the meeting of the General Committee on Economic Affairs, Science, Technology, and the Environment, the position of the Republic of Tajikistan on the development of a green economy, renewable energy, digitalization, and innovation was presented. Special attention was paid to issues regarding climate change, glacier protection, the expansion of international cooperation in the field of water resources, and increasing climate investment. At the same time, Tajikistan’s initiatives in the field of artificial intelligence development were highlighted, including the UN General Assembly resolution on the role of AI in creating favorable opportunities for sustainable development in Central Asia and the proposal to establish a regional artificial intelligence center in Dushanbe.
At the conclusion of the speeches, Mahmadshoh Gulzoda reaffirmed the readiness of the Republic of Tajikistan to continue its active cooperation within the framework of the OSCE PA to strengthen peace, security, sustainable development, and constructive international cooperation.
