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Emomali Rahmon

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first: 2008-09-24
most recent: 2023-09-24
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“allow me to recite a poem from the famous Tajik-Persian poet, writer and thinker Saadi Shirazi that is very relevant, speaks to the theme of the seventy-eighth session of the General Assembly and corresponds to our shared commitments: “Human beings are members of a whole; In the creation of one essence and soul. If one member is afflicted with pain; Other members uneasy will remain”.”
2023-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 78 (2023)
“Let us stand united against actions that seek to divide us and instead work towards a world in which mutual respect and recognition are the cornerstones of our global society. As a nation that has demonstrated resilience, stability and commitment to peace. Tajikistan seeks to secure a non-permanent seat on the Security Council for 2028-2029. I take this opportunity to call on the Member States to render their valuable support for Tajikistan’s candidacy during the 2027 elections. In conclusion. I would like to once again emphasize that achieving all our agreed goals will be possible only based on mutual understanding, coordination, integration and tolerance. To that end.”
2023-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 78 (2023)
“In most cases, such provocative actions trigger intolerance and mistrust, causing divisions and conflicts among civilizations. In that sense. Tajikistan strongly condemns any insult to the religious sanctity of peoples, including the Holy Qur’an and other cultural and religious values of humankind. As a co-sponsor of the resolution entitled “Promoting inter-religious and intercultural dialogue and tolerance in countering hate speech” (resolution 77/318). recently adopted by the Assembly. Tajikistan reiterates the importance of promoting dialogue and mutual understanding among civilizations for peace and harmony in the world. We believe that spreading the values of tolerance and peace is the best way to confront hate speech, fanaticism, extremism, violence and incitement.”
2023-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 78 (2023)
“Tajikistan welcomes the adoption in June of the eighth review of the United Nations Global Counter-terrorism Strategy. We believe it provides a robust framework in further guiding our counter-terrorism efforts. The fabric of our societies is woven with the threads of different cultures, traditions and faiths. That solidarity is a good basis for peaceful life in a space of mutual understanding between different cultures and religions. In that regard, manifestations of discrimination or racial and religious hostility, with an understanding of their negative consequences, are absolutely unacceptable. Those actions, as well the politicization of religious issues, undermine the very essence of our international community. Insulting religious sentiments or perpetrating hatred or violence against any religion or belief has tragic consequences.”
2023-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 78 (2023)
“In cooperation with the international community, we intend to hold the next international conference on counter-terrorism and its financing in Dushanbe in 2024. Tajikistan reiterates that the response to the growing threats of terrorism, extremism, trafficking in narcotics and other global modern threats and challenges must be comprehensive and uncompromising. In that connection, we believe that the Office of Counter-Terrorism can and should contribute effectively to the integrated and balanced implementation of the United Nations Global Counter- Terrorism Strategy and other relevant documents to address all aspects of that threat and challenge. The efforts should also be focused on preventing the use of the Internet for radicalization, recruitment and propaganda in service of extremism and violence.”
2023-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 78 (2023)
“We continue to consider the establishment of intra-Afghan dialogue and the creation of a truly inclusive Government, with the participation of representatives of all peoples, nations and political and social groups, as an important basis for achieving lasting peace and genuine stability in Afghanistan. Drug trafficking, especially from Afghanistan, has increased dramatically over the past two years. During that period, the competent authorities of Tajikistan seized more than 10 tons of narcotics on the border with that country, which is several times more than in previous years. The Government of Tajikistan is continuously taking practical measures within the framework of its national strategy for combating terrorism and extremism for 2021-2025.”
2023-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 78 (2023)
“Afghanistan continues to face a difficult political, economic and social situation. As stated by the Secretary-General. 97 per cent of Afghans live in poverty. In this challenging time. Tajikistan reaffirms its commitment to continue providing humanitarian assistance and allowing the use of its infrastructure, including six bridges on its border, to support the Afghan people. I would like to take this opportunity to once again appeal to the international community to increase the volume of humanitarian aid to the suffering people of Afghanistan. In that regard, we are ready for further increased cooperation with international partners and other interested parties.”
2023-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 78 (2023)
“Regional solidarity and integration are of paramount importance in today’s interconnected world. It enables countries to address shared challenges, promote peace and respond effectively to emergencies. Currently, as a result of joint measures taken by the countries of Central Asia, a favourable atmosphere has been created for strengthening regional integration. It was fully demonstrated during the fifth consultative meeting of the Heads of State of Central Asia, which took place on 14 and 15 September in Dushanbe. That initiative will contribute to a stable atmosphere of peace, cooperation, sustainable development and prosperity in our region. Security, stability and regional cooperation in Central Asia are directly linked with the situation in neighbouring Afghanistan.”
2023-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 78 (2023)
“In modern conditions, the formation of a green economy has become one of humankind’s urgent tasks. In our country. 98 per cent of electricity is produced from renewable sources, that is. hydropower, and Tajikistan ranks sixth in the world in that aspect. Tajikistan’s effective and rational use of its tremendous hydropower resources can provide a favourable basis for the development of green energy generation throughout the region. We consider the role of the Green Climate Fund to be positive and constructive in the process of addressing environmental challenges and adapting to climate change. In support of the Fund’s strategic plan for 2024-2027. we invite Member States, especially developed countries, and other stakeholders to contribute to financing its implementation.”
2023-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 78 (2023)
“Recently, following the Conference, the General Assembly unanimously adopted another resolution, proposed by Tajikistan, the Kingdom of the Netherlands and Senegal. We hope that Member States and other partners will join our efforts in that process. It is worth noting that Dushanbe will host the third International High-level Conference on the International Decade for Action. “Water for Sustainable Development”. 2018-2028. in 2024 and the International Conference on Glaciers’ Preservation in 2025. We expect the international community to take an active part in those important international conferences. As a proactive country that champions the global water and climate agenda. Tajikistan will continue to strive to promote cooperation between countries and organizations.”
2023-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 78 (2023)
“We stand ready to work with the international community within the newly created Group of Friends of Glaciers and beyond to implement the mandates contained in the resolution. Tajikistan is convinced that that initiative will give a powerful impetus to a new global movement to take necessary collective action and to protect glaciers from intense melting. I would also like to highlight the successful outcomes of the United Nations Conference on the Midterm Comprehensive Review of the Implementation of the Objectives of the International Decade for Action. “Water for Sustainable Development”. 2018- 2028. I believe that fulfilling the commitments made by the international community at the Conference will contribute to achieving Goal 6 and addressing other internationally agreed water-related goals.”
2023-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 78 (2023)
“Sixty per cent of the region’s water resources form in our country. Unfortunately, over the past decades. Tajikistan has lost more than 1.000 glaciers, with significant implications for future food security, water availability and the ecosystems of Central Asia and beyond. The intense melting of glaciers, which are the primary source of fresh water, requires the adoption of concrete measures, including research, data collection and processing and enhanced international cooperation. I express my gratitude to all Member States for their cooperation in adopting General Assembly 77/158 of 14 December 2022. which declares 2025 the International Year of Glaciers’ Preservation. I invite all interested parties to join efforts to ensure the targeted implementation of the resolution.”
2023-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 78 (2023)
“Tajikistan is experiencing the impact of climate change first-hand and is considered one of the countries most vulnerable to the impact of climate change. Frequent climate-related disasters in the form of landslides, mudflows, floods and droughts in Tajikistan result in loss of human life and infrastructure on an annual basis. To that end. Tajikistan attaches particular importance to the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030. which contains calls to promote the improvement of early warning systems, to increase investments in programmes on natural disaster risk reduction and to render financial assistance to developing countries. Tajikistan is one of the pilot countries implementing the Secretary-General’s Early Warnings for All initiative. More than 13 thousand glaciers are registered in the Republic of Tajikistan.”
2023-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 78 (2023)
“We also welcome the call to reform the international financial architecture in order to ensure the mobilization of stable and long-term financing and investments, among other things, to achieve the SDGs and tackle climate issues. As we can all observe, climate change impacts are increasing across the globe. This year we witnessed the highest air temperature recorded in the period since observations began. Asia is warming faster than the global average, according to the World Meteorological Organization’s most recent State of the Global Climate report. The negative consequences of that process, such as droughts, floods, landslides and fires in different regions of the world, including Tajikistan, are very alarming phenomena. With 93 per cent of its territory covered by mountains.”
2023-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 78 (2023)
“Therefore, we understand that solidarity, financing, the implementation of commitments and other practical measures should be strengthened, and doing so requires a truly fundamental shift. Tajikistan therefore supported the Secretary- General’s proposal made by the Secretary-General in his report. Our Common Agenda (A/75/982). to reverse the course and turbocharge the SDGs. We also welcome the Secretary-General’s SDG Stimulus to Deliver Agenda 2030 and call for at least $500 billion to be made available to developing countries, least developed countries and small island developing States annually in order to accelerate progress on the 2030 Agenda.”
2023-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 78 (2023)
“we welcome the theme of the seventy-eighth session of the General Assembly. “Rebuilding trust and reigniting global solidarity: Accelerating action on the 2030 Agenda and its Sustainable Development Goals towards peace, prosperity, progress and sustainability for all.” Despite the international community’s efforts to implement the 2030 Agenda, the world is not on track to meet most of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Unfortunately, developing countries, least developed countries and small island developing States are bearing the brunt of that. While Tajikistan has made significant progress on some of the SDGs. in particular Goals 1. 7. 12 and 13. the country still faces challenges in fulfilling its pledge to achieve the SDGs by 2030.”
2023-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 78 (2023)
“In today’s challenging and turbulent times, the international community needs integration and trust more than ever. We are now witnessing alarming developments in the international arena, against the backdrop of increasing modern threats and challenges. Terrorism, extremism, transnational organized crime, rapid armament and the escalation of the Cold War imperil international peace, security and development. At the same time, the disastrous impacts of climate change — extreme heat, floods, droughts, fires and other natural disasters, in addition to water shortages and famine — pose a serious threat to humanity. In that context, joint concerted efforts to address these threats and challenges and to achieve the goals of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development have become more imperative. To that end.”
2023-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 78 (2023)
“We would like to encourage all stakeholders to cooperate extensively in this process. Let me recall that in 2022, our country will host the International High- Level Conference on the Review of the International Decade for Action “Water for Sustainable Development”. We believe that this forum will play an important role in the preparations for the 2023 Water Conference. Taking this opportunity, I reaffirm my country’s readiness to advance water and climate issues at all levels, especially in cooperation with the United Nations. I thank you for your attention.”
2021-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 76 (2021)
“The international community is looking forward to the United Nations Conference on the Comprehensive Medium-Term Review of this Decade, to be held in New York City in 2023. Because in almost 50 years, this will be the second Special Conference of the United Nations on Water, which will once again prove the key role of water issues in the global development agenda and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals. We are proud that Tajikistan, together with the Kingdom of the Netherlands are elected as co-chair of this important international forum. In this regard, we have already begun preparations with our partners, including the Kingdom of the Netherlands and the United Nations Department for Economic and Social Affairs, and are taking steps to organize a comprehensive and high-level conference.”
2021-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 76 (2021)
“It is my firm belief that this initiative will help to attract more attention of the world community to the water and climate issues and the melting of glaciers. The establishment of the International Fund for Glacier Preservation under the auspices of the United Nations is another step that could provide a basis for comprehensive research and effective solutions to this global problem. Mr Chairman, Tajikistan is recognized as an initiator and lead country and contributes to the process of promoting water and climate issues in the Global Development Agenda and submitting relevant UN resolutions on these issues. The International Decade for Action: Water for Sustainable Development, 2018-2028, initiated by Tajikistan and declared by the United Nations, is under implementation currently.”
2021-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 76 (2021)
“According to the available statistics, the Fedchenko Glacier alone has shrunk to 11 square kilo metres in recent decades in Tajikistan, and lost two cubic kilo metres of ice. This all is happening despite the fact that up to 60 per cent of Central Asia’s water resources originate from Tajikistan’s glaciers. Our country ranks 135th in the world in terms of carbon dioxide emissions and produces 96% of its electricity in hydropower plants. As the leader of such a country, I have made concrete proposals at international conferences on several occasions to find solutions to the problems associated with climate change. In this regard, as a member of the founding group of the World Water and Climate Coalition, I proposed at its first high-level meeting to declare the years of 2025 as the International Year for Preservation of Glaciers.”
2021-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 76 (2021)
“Unfortunately, our country loses hundreds of millions of dollars annually as a result of water-borne disasters, and in many cases, natural disasters cause human losses and destruct the vital infrastructure. We are today on the eve of the 26th session of the United Nations Convention on Climate Change. We believe that this meeting will significantly contribute to achieving the goals of the Paris Agreement and accelerating the efforts of the international community in the fight against climate change. One of the serious consequences of this process is the melting of glaciers. As a result of climate change and unprecedented warming, more than 1,000 of the 13,000 glaciers in Tajikistan’s mountains have completely melted.”
2021-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 76 (2021)
“Therefore, recognizing the important role of the United Nations in the effective and timely implementation of these goals, we are confident that the Decade of Action to achieve Sustainable Development Goals (2020-2030) will facilitate to find effective ways to address global challenges, including climate change, poverty, gender inequality and funding. Dear colleagues, Climate change challenges are also a serious obstacle to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals in various countries, including Tajikistan. Tajikistan with 93 percent of its territory covered by mountainous, is concerned, along with other countries in the region, about changes in the hydrological cycle leading to severe floods and droughts and causing a negative impact on water, energy and food security.”
2021-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 76 (2021)
“Having recognized the importance of cooperation between countries in overcoming the negative socioeconomic consequences of the pandemic, the Republic of Tajikistan welcomes the UN Comprehensive Response to COVID-19 launched by the Secretary General. We also welcome the efforts of various organizations, foundations and programs of the United Nations, including the World Health Organization, in providing vaccines against this disease, as well as immediate and long-term assistance to Member States. Economic and financial performance of countries and the negative consequences of COVID-19 will delay the timely implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals, especially in developing and least developed countries.”
2021-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 76 (2021)
“Moreover, in order to contribute to the implementation of the goals and objectives of the UN Security Council, to share the rich experience of Tajikistan in countering security threats and restore full peace and stability through negotiations, we decided to nominate our country for non-permanent membership of this Council for 2028-2029. In this regard, we stand ready for cooperation with all UN Member States and hope that they will support Tajikistan’s candidacy. Dear colleagues, The COVID-19 disease and its more dangerous waves remain a cause for concern along with the above-mentioned security threats and major problems. This disease, which originally began as a health crisis, has led to a global economic crisis.”
2021-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 76 (2021)
“Taking into account modern methods and approaches to combat these phenomena, and in order to pursue an effective policy in this area, we have adopted our National Drugs Control Strategy for 2021-2030 in the first semester of this year. Mr Chairman, We, in Tajikistan, are well aware of the value of peace and the importance of its protection. We are satisfied with the positive experience in our country’s cooperation with the United Nations in this regard. Hence, Tajikistan has always supported the peacekeeping activities of the United Nations and will continue to make efforts to contribute to the restoration and maintenance of peace and stability in the conflict zones. We intend to increase the number of our officers to contribute to this process in the future in cooperation with the United Nations Department of Peacekeeping Operations.”
2021-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 76 (2021)
“Successful implementation of the National Strategy of the Republic of Tajikistan on Combating Terrorism and Extremism for 2016-2020 has created a favourable basis for the development and adoption of a new Strategy for Combating Terrorism and Extremism in Tajikistan for the next five years. Countering the illicit trafficking of drugs, psychotropic substances and precursors, the proceeds of which are one of the main sources of funding for international terrorism, requires joint action and coordinated efforts by the international community. The Republic of Tajikistan, which has gained considerable experience through the implementation of its National Strategy for Combating Drug Trafficking to 2020, also contributes to combating this phenomenon at the regional and international levels.”
2021-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 76 (2021)
“Tajikistan, which, due to its geographical location, is at the forefront of countering current threats and challenges, such as terrorism, extremism, radicalization, drug trafficking and other transnational organized crime, will continue its efforts to prevent their further spread and believes that the support of the world community is vital in this process. Dear colleagues, Tajikistan is constantly making joint efforts with its partners and international organizations, in particular the relevant institutions of the United Nations, to ensure lasting peace and stability throughout the world.”
2021-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 76 (2021)
“We need to understand that this is not the fault of the Afghan people, but that it was organized from the outside and imposed on the Afghan people. In this case, we are talking about the massacre of civilians, former members of the national security forces and civil servants of Afghanistan. Various terrorist groups are actively using the unstable military and political situation in Afghanistan to strengthen their position. We have witnessed the release of thousands of members of ISIS, Al-Qaeda and other terrorist groups. In other words, it is a matter of concern and regret that today Afghanistan is once again on the path to becoming a breeding ground for international terrorism.”
2021-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 76 (2021)
“As a close neighbour, we are always in favour of a comprehensive solution to the Afghan problem and the restoration of lasting peace and stability in this country, and we will continue to stand firm in this position. In this regard, we call on the international community to take immediate and effective measures to stabilize the difficult political and security situation and ensure peace and stability in Afghanistan through peaceful means at the earliest possible. Tajikistan has called on international organizations, in particular the United Nations and the International Committee of the Red Cross on several occasions, to provide immediate assistance to the Afghan people. We believe that the United Nations should play a key role in advancing this process. Dear colleagues, The peaceful people of Afghanistan are faced with terror today.”
2021-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 76 (2021)
“During more than 40 years of war and instability, which the Afghan people are not to blame for, Afghanistan has become a geopolitical platform; and the world is well aware of the consequences of the horrible events of September 2001. The suffering Afghanistan and its friendly and brotherly nation should not be dragged into the abyss of imposed bloody wars again. In this regard, the international community should not remain indifferent to the fate of the peoples and nations living in Afghanistan and its neighbours. Hence, they have a long way to go, full of military and humanitarian problems, which have arisen due to the reckless decision to withdraw foreign troops from this country.”
2021-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 76 (2021)
“However, we believe that in order to properly address the political and security problems of the neighbouring country, it is necessary to form a comprehensive government through elections based on the will of the people of this country with the engagement of all political groups and national and ethnic minorities. Thus, in our view, it is necessary to determine the structure of government in that country through a referendum by taking into account the position of all citizens of the country. The formation of any government without taking into account the interests of all the people of Afghanistan can lead to catastrophic consequences in this country.”
2021-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 76 (2021)
“The growing intensity of fights between the ethnic groups and tribes in Afghanistan is another factor further destabilizing the political and security situation in our neighbouring country. In view of this, the establishment of a comprehensive dialogue with the participation of all segments of Afghan society is one of the main preconditions for the establishment of lasting peace and stability in that country. In this regard, along with other ethnic groups of this country, the Tajiks of Afghanistan, who comprise more than 46 per cent of the population of this country, have the right to take their deserved pie in the public affairs. Mr Chairman, We will not interfere in the internal affairs of Afghanistan.”
2021-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 76 (2021)
“Unfortunately, human rights organizations have remained silent on the violation of the rights of other ethnic groups residing in Afghanistan and the freedoms of its citizens, especially women and children, and have not commented on the matter. As in the case of Panjshir Province in Afghanistan, we are witnessing a tragic violation of international human rights. The people of Panjshir have no access to food, other basic commodities, as well as humanitarian aid, and even the United Nations and the International Committee of the Red Cross are still unable to enter Panjshir to fulfil their humanitarian obligations. The current situation is a humanitarian catastrophe.”
2021-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 76 (2021)
“Mr Chairman, Recent developments in Afghanistan, linked to the political and humanitarian crisis and governance, pose a serious threat to regional security and stability. The crisis situation in Afghanistan, which shares almost 1,400 km of border with Tajikistan, cannot leave the Government and the people of our country indifferent. The rise to power of the Taliban, which is listed as a terrorist group by the United Nations Security Council, has further complicated the region’s already complex geopolitical process. The Taliban’s failure to deliver on its earlier promises to form a comprehensive government with the broad participation of Afghan political and ethnic forces is a matter of serious concern. Tajikistan strongly condemns all forms of lawlessness, murder, looting and oppression against the people of Afghanistan.”
2021-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 76 (2021)
“Despite the existing difficulties, thanks to the policy of “open doors” and peace, we have managed to take a deserved position on the world stage and ensure the sustainable development of our country. Dear colleagues, The already unstable situation in the current world is further complicated by geopolitical and geoeconomic competition and the growing level of threats and dangers, as well as the unprecedented spread of infectious diseases. This situation doubles the responsibility of states to pursue a far-sighted and coordinated policy to address the current challenges. The role of international and regional organizations, especially the United Nations and its specialized agencies, is key to finding effective solutions to the problems of the current world.”
2021-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 76 (2021)
“Distinguished Mr. Chairman, Excellency Secretary-General, Ladies and gentlemen, At the outset, I would like to convey my congratulations to the Chairman of this session of the UN General Assembly, Mr. Abdullah Shahid, on his election to this post. Dear colleagues, On September 9, the glorious people of Tajikistan celebrated a very historic and memorable event — the 30th anniversary of Tajikistan’s state independence. In the initial years of our independence, our country was plunged into the tragic events of the imposed civil war, and went through difficult days. Ending the war, bringing the fighting parties together, ensuring peace and stability, and concurrently restoring diplomatic relations and constructive cooperation with the countries of the world were among our top priorities.”
2021-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 76 (2021)
“In conclusion, I would like to draw the attention of all United Nations member states to the draft Resolution proposed by Tajikistan on the UN Conference for a Comprehensive Mid-Term Review of the Implementation of the International Decade for Action “Water for Sustainable Development”, 2018-2028. It has been decided to review this Resolution at the UN General Assembly Session. I would like to encourage all distinguished delegates to support our initiative, like they have been so generous in supporting our previous Resolutions. Thank you for your kind attention!”
2020-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 75 (2020)
“It is worth recalling that the last UN Conference on Water was held yet in 1977 in Mar de Plata, Argentina. It means that the United Nations will host the Water Conference after 46 years. We can confidently claim that the United Nations member states, UN specialized agencies and other organizations have been demonstrating a growing interest and utmost attention to the Decade for Action “Water for Sustainable Development” while some nations have already expressed their willingness to host regional preparatory meetings. Regretfully, spread ofCOVID-19 affected their plans and most of the scheduled events have been postponed. I hope that after the victory over the coronavirus pandemic, the stakeholder countries, along with Tajikistan, will be able to take full advantage of the opportunities and convene events they have scheduled.”
2020-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 75 (2020)
“Owing to support of the UN member states we have been able to revive and strengthen the global water agenda over the past decades. Tajikistan’s Resolution entitled “Comprehensive Mid-Term Review of the International Decade for Action “Water for Sustainable Development” 2018-2028 which had been adopted in 2018 had further enriched the global water agenda. The Resolution along with other important goals and objectives, calls for convening the United Nations Conference on a Comprehensive Mid-Term Review of the International Decade for Action “Water for Sustainable Development”, 2018-2028 in New York on March 2023. This event is valued as an important initiative in terms of support towards an implementation of the Decade and conduct of the High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development.”
2020-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 75 (2020)
“Strengthen international cooperation on protection of water resources and implementation of Tajikistan’s proposal to establish The International Glacier Preservation Fund. 5. The delivery of comprehensive financial and technical assistance by developed countries and international organizations to developing and least developed countries to monitor and preserve glaciers and other sources of water. We hope that our international partners will support further steps Tajikistan undertakes forward in these areas. Mr. President, The United Nations acknowledged Tajikistan as an initiator and champion country in advancing water agenda. Our country is the author of majority of the United Nations’ initiatives and resolutions on water, including “The International Decade for Action “Water for Sustainable Development” 2018 - 2028”.”
2020-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 75 (2020)
“Tajikistan generates ninety nine percent of its electricity in hydro-electric power stations, that is from renewable ‘green’ energy sources. Our country is among the less carbon dioxide emitters in the world. In this context, I wish to once again offer the following proposals towards seeking the ways of addressing the climate change, which I had previously introduced in other international fora: 1. Encouragement of a widespread use of renewable energy sources, which would facilitate a friendly environment for the “green” economy development. 2. Comprehensive support by donor countries and international and regional financial institutions in an implementation of national strategies and programs for adaptation to climate change. 3. Reinforce regular monitoring of the generation of water resources, especially glaciers. 4.”
2020-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 75 (2020)
“This happens although up to sixty percent of Central Asia’s water resources is accumulated on the territory of Tajikistan. This year, due to low precipitations in the winter we have seen a significant decline in water stock in the region’s rivers, which in turn led to low-water season during the irrigation and caused a severe drought. This situation causes a negative impact on the quantity and a quality of safe drinking water, as well as water-related sectors, particularly agriculture and energy. In connection with this circumstance, the countries of the region are concerned with the shifts in the hydrological cycle. We in this connection would like to call on the United Nations and other international and regional organizations to support Tajikistan with the expedition of glaciers in Central Asia.”
2020-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 75 (2020)
“Over the past sixty years, the average annual temperature in Tajikistan has increased by one degree. It has resulted in increased number of days with heavy precipitations and intensity of natural hydro-meteorological phenomena, which have year after year been affecting all countries throughout the world. Tajikistan with 93 per cent of its territory covered by mountains, bears losses equal to hundreds of millions of dollars annually as a result of water-related disasters. Such natural disasters often cause casualties. The areas of glaciers located in our country which are essential for all Central Asia have been noticeably reduced over the recent decades. One thousand out of thirteen thousand glaciers located in Tajikistan mountains have melted away so far.”
2020-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 75 (2020)
“The repercussion of the COVID-19 will also negatively affect our country, which is one of the proactive members of the global community in an implementation of the 2030 Agenda. I would like to recall that Tajikistan was one of the first countries to adopt its 2030 National Development Strategy in line with the 2030 Agenda. Our country presented its National Voluntary Report back in 2017 and introduced its progress it has achieved towards the Sustainable Development Goals. We are hopeful that the Decade of Action to deliver the Global Goals will help to seek ways of sustainable solutions to such pressing global challenges, as climate change, poverty, gender inequality and financing. We should give an utmost importance to climate change challenges, which in this process pose serious hardships to all nations, including to Tajikistan.”
2020-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 75 (2020)
“Further implementation of projects on highway connectivity between the two countries’ and construction of power transmission lines, particularly CASA-1000 jointly with other countries of the region, professional training of Afghan specialists in different sectors are among the areas of cooperation that we sustain and are committed to promote. Mr. President, We have ten years left until the end of the 2030 Agenda and its Sustainable Development Goals. The international community has made a significant progress in this direction over the past five years. However, the economic and financial indicators of the countries and severe negative consequences of COVID-19 call into question a timely implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in developing countries.”
2020-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 75 (2020)
“The destiny and the future of Afghanistan should be first and foremost led and owned by Afghan people and our belief is firm that stabilization of the situation in this country can be achieved only through Afghan-led, Afghan-owned and Afghan- controlled peacebuilding process. Tajikistan this year is presiding over “The Heart of Asia - Istanbul Process” and during our presidency we will strive to increase a genuine efficiency of this platform. To this day Tajikistan has contributed to the implementation of several joint regional projects on Afghanistan. We built power transmission lines and constructed six transboundary bridges. We stand ready to further advance cooperation which would help active involvement of Afghanistan into the regional integration processes and facilitate its socio-economic recovery.”
2020-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 75 (2020)
“We therefore give an utmost attention to the military, political and socioeconomic situation in this close and extended neighboring country. Escalation of alarming situation in this country urges the international community to undertake extra measures to coordinate actions in the fight against terrorism, coping with drug manufacturing and trafficking in narcotics, likewise deliver timely assistance to the Government and the people of Afghanistan. As we stated time and again, the Afghan case has no military solution and Tajikistan indeed welcomes the peace-building negotiation processes and support any approach aimed at addressing political crisis in this country.”
2020-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 75 (2020)
“Our police forces are involved in the UN peacekeeping operations in Darfur, South Sudan and the city of Abyei in the Sudan. We are committed to further continue our cooperation in this area with the relevant United Nations bodies. Given the experience our country gained in countering terrorism, extremism and illegal drug trafficking and with the view to introducing the Tajik peace experience we are determined to nominate for the first time Tajikistan’s candidacy for a non-permanent seat in the UN Security Council for 2028-2029. We very much hope that Tajikistan’s initiative will be encouraged by the member-states and they will give their support to our candidacy. Tajikistan shares almost 1,400 km. of border with Afghanistan.”
2020-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 75 (2020)
“We have also established productive bilateral cooperative relationships with our partner countries. Success in joint concerted actions aiming at prevention and resolution of conflicts, exploration of peaceful ways of addressing crises and confrontations, first and foremost depends on the effective use of preventive diplomacy and mediation. Accordingly, it is necessary to strengthen the preventive activity’s dimension of the UN, including to improve its Regional Center for Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia. Tajikistan which has experienced all horrors of the imposed civil war, values and well percepts the importance of an overwhelming protection of peace. This is why Tajikistan hails the United Nations peacekeeping operations and strives to contribute to promote this process at extent possible.”
2020-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 75 (2020)