July 1 — The President of the Republic of Tajikistan, Leader of the Nation, His Excellency Emomali Rahmon, received the Executive Director of the Green Climate Fund, Ms. Mafalda Duarte.
The meeting focused on bilateral cooperation and preparations for the 45th meeting of the Green Climate Fund Board, which will be held in Dushanbe.
President Emomali Rahmon expressed satisfaction with the productive cooperation between Tajikistan and the Green Climate Fund, noting that the partnership is developing successfully.
Particular attention was paid to the impacts of climate change, the preservation of glaciers in mountainous regions, water resources management, and efforts to reduce the risks and threats posed by natural disasters.
The two sides welcomed the approval of the Green Climate Fund’s Country Investment Programme for Tajikistan and the new regional initiative, “From Glaciers to Farmers.”
Cooperation in the fields of energy and agriculture was also discussed.
Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to continuing and further expanding cooperation across all areas of mutual interest.