On August 27, 2026, in the city of Guliston, on the sidelines of the International Investment Forum entitled "Digitalization of free economic zones in the context of Eurasian countries," a meeting was held between the Minister of economic development and trade of the Republic of Tajikistan, Abdurahmonzoda Abdurahmon Safarali, and the newly appointed Head of UNICEF in the Republic of Tajikistan, Ms. Gabrielle Akimova.
During the meeting, the Minister of economic development and trade congratulated Ms. Gabrielle Akimova on her appointment to her new position and emphasized the readiness of the Tajik side to further strengthen fruitful cooperation with UNICEF.
The parties discussed issues of aligning UNICEF's new Country Programme and the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework with the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan for 2027–2030 with the country's strategic priorities.
During the meeting, the parties paid special attention to human capital development, improving the quality of education, the development of modern and digital skills, reducing the digital divide, social inclusion, and creating equal opportunities for children and youth. They expressed their readiness to continue constructive and result-oriented cooperation to ensure the sustainable socio-economic development of Tajikistan.
