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Emomali Rahmon

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first: 2008-09-24
most recent: 2023-09-24
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“Currently our two National Strategies — the first on Counter-Terrorism and Extremism and the second on Counter-Narcotics Trafficking are in the final phase of an implementation in our country. The commencement of cooperation with international organizations and regional partner institutions in elaboration of these two Strategy papers for a new period is a clear evidence of our success we have achieved in this direction. We do believe it is necessary to comply with the rules and implement the provisions of the relevant generally accepted treaties and conventions. In this regard, Tajikistan sustains fruitful cooperation with the relevant United Nations agencies and regional organizations, such as the Commonwealth of Independent States, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization and the Collective Security Treaty Organization.”
2020-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 75 (2020)
“Tajikistan is convinced that response to the growing threat of terrorism must be all-embracing and the United Nations should play a key coordinating role in this process. Tajikistan being located in the frontline of addressing security threats and challenges has made and is determined to continue making an invaluable contribution to countering terrorism and extremism, fighting transnational organized crime, including tackling drug trafficking. To this end, we maintain and foster productive cooperation with our partners and international organizations, in particular with the relevant UN agencies. We have developed and at present are implementing shared initiatives which have already yielded noticeable results.”
2020-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 75 (2020)
“Terrorist and extremist groups pose tremendous challenge on national security, seriously jeopardizing stability of the countries and different regions. Elimination of the menace of terrorism necessitates a clear perception of its motives and the root causes promoting terrorism, as well as common global approach towards the definition of terrorism. Along with this, in our view, it is of particular importance to elaborate new and effective means to a common fight against terrorism, including by the means of the state-of-the-art technology, cooperation and coordination among relevant security authorities of the member states. Bold and drastic measures commonly undertaken within the international law and avoidance of double standard policy are recognized as yet another important factors in tackling challenges.”
2020-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 75 (2020)
“Taking into consideration an ongoing process of the pandemic impact, the Government of Tajikistan along with prevention of a spread of this infectious disease has been exerting efforts to undertake necessary measures aimed at ensuring consistent and sustainable operation of all socioeconomic sectors of the country. Mr. President, It is crystal clear that advancement of constructive processes is possible only when lasting stability and overall safety are secured. In a par with an unprecedented wave of COVID-19 nowadays expansion of scale and intensity of terrorism and extremism, armed conflicts and wars, transnational organized crime, including trafficking in narcotics and other modern threats and challenges remain alarming.”
2020-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 75 (2020)
“Tajikistan as a mountainous and landlocked country does not possess sufficient amount of oil and gas resources. In the meantime, we are dependent on import of fuel almost in hundred percent, as well as import of other goods and products, including food and pharmaceutical by eighty and ninety per cent accordingly. According to preliminary estimations, due to a negative impact of external economic factors, a total damage to Tajikistan’s economy this year would amount to more than $2 billion and most likely this number may increase in the future.”
2020-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 75 (2020)
“With the view to preventing a spread of disease we today are exerting massive efforts to increase necessary volume of medication and medical equipment and to this end we for the time being are undertaking effectful measures in cooperation with the World Health Organization, countries and development partners. Prestigious international organizations assess the consequences of coronavirus spread as an ongoing process, which would definitely adversely impact the global economy development. This situation poses countless unprecedented challenges in front of Tajikistan’s development. The coronavirus outbreak has led to recession in all areas of the national economy, including obstructing investment operations, such as foreign direct investment inflow, domestic and foreign trade, tourism and services, particularly transport sector.”
2020-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 75 (2020)
“We welcome the tireless efforts made by the UN Secretary-General, United Nations specialized agencies, foundations and programmes to provide immediate and long-term assistance to member states in tackling the humanitarian and socio-economic repercussion of COVID-19 pandemic. We applaud the commitment and praise the efforts of states to develop anti- COVID vaccine. We very much hope that it will be accessible to all states and the vaccine producer-countries will initiate a supply of certain amount of vaccine as a humanitarian aid to cover the vulnerable groups from other countries, while prioritizing women, children and elderly people. The COVID-19 outbreak has had a significant impact on the Republic of Tajikistan, which has become a matter of our deep concern.”
2020-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 75 (2020)
“Your Excellency Mr. President, Excellency Mr. Secretary-General, Ladies and Gentlemen! At the outset I with great delight extend heartfelt congratulations to Mr.Volkan Bozkir on his election as the President of the 75th Session of the United Nations General Assembly. The current situation in the world has become complicated, volatile and turbulent at the background of growing geopolitical, geo-economic competition and extension of modern threats and challenges, particularly a spread of coronavirus disease. COVID-19 has initially been appeared as a healthcare crisis and been gradually turned into a justifiable global socio-economic and financial crisis. The state of affairs at the current situation certainly requires our more active and coordinated actions.”
2020-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 75 (2020)
“Furthermore, in order to review and deliberate on proposals by development partners and with a view to adopting a road map for the Decade, we intend to organize, on 22 March 2018, World Water Day, a special event in New York to celebrate the launch of the international Decade and to host a high-level international conference on water for sustainable development in Dushanbe next June. We strongly believe that the States Members of the United Nations, international and regional organizations, international financial institutions, civil society, think- tank associations, women and youth will stand together and work to achieve the Decade’s goals and objectives for the sake of the lives of people around the globe and to ensure a better future for coming generations.”
2017-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 72 (2017)
“It is with great pleasure that I note that, in December 2016, the General Assembly adopted by consensus resolution 71/222, entitled “International Decade for Action, ‘Water for Sustainable Development’, 2018-2028”. We believe that the implementation of the new Decade at the national, regional and international levels will contribute to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals related to water and help to preserve that invaluable resource for generations to come. This morning we conducted a high-level side event entitled “Towards Implementation of the International Decade of Action, ‘Water for Sustainable Development’, 2018-2028”, at which participants exchanged views on ways and means to implement the new international Decade and Sustainable Development Goal 6.”
2017-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 72 (2017)
“In this regard, the time has come for us to turn our words into actions and demonstrate our resolve to implement the goals of the Paris Agreement. In our view, one way to achieve the goals of the Paris Agreement is to adhere to the green economy recommmendations and promote the comprehensive use of renewable energy sources. In this context, we express our full support of the international Sustainable Energy for All initiative and the United Nations Decade of Sustainable Energy for All 2014-2024. It is important for the international community to make vigorous efforts to achieve these goals. Tajikistan is strongly committed to maintaining its contribution to implementing the water-related goals of the 2030 Agenda.”
2017-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 72 (2017)
“Tajikistan spends hundreds of millions of dollars to tackle and eliminate the consequences of natural disasters. Over the past 30 years, Tajikistan has lost more than 1,000 of its 13,000 glaciers due to melting as a result of climate change and temperature rise. This comes at a time when the industrial capability of Tajikistan, which is the main source of its carbon dioxide emissions, is not especially large. Ninety-eight per cent of the country’s energy is produced by hydroelectric power stations, generating environmentally friendly energy. Over 60 per cent of Central Asian water resources are currently formed in Tajikistan. It is obvious that the accelerated melting of glaciers adversely affects water levels in the region.”
2017-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 72 (2017)
“We, the representatives of the international community, adopted the Paris Agreement on Climate Change two years ago. The goals enshrined in that critical document determine the major obligations and efforts of the international community in reducing carbon dioxode emissions in the atmosphere, adaptation to climate change and transitioning to a low-carbon economy. Climate change accelerates the melting of glaciers, which affects the rise of the water level in rivers and negatively affects certain sectors of the national economy. With 93 per cent of its territory surrounded by mountains, Tajikistan, owing to its geographical location, faces the devastating consequences of climate change and natural disasters. Every year, the country suffers from natural disasters, including those related to water.”
2017-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 72 (2017)
“Countries in these circumstances need much more assistance from developed countries and international financial institutions in their efforts to develop infrastructure, improve transport systems and simplify trade policies and regional integration. The specialized institutions and agencies of the United Nations, particularly the Economic and Social Council, can and should have an important role in this regard. We believe that the more attention we give to economic, social and environmental issues, the better we can contribute to the successful implementation of the 2030 Agenda. That would also help countries to cope with their social challenges and improve the livelihood and living standards of their people by providing jobs.”
2017-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 72 (2017)
“Tajikistan was among 43 countries that presented their voluntary national review in July at the High- level Political Forum on Sustainable Development, in New York. To achieve the successful implementation of the 2030 Agenda, it is necessary to help the least developed countries and developing countries, particularly by providing financial support and cutting-edge technologies, to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. It is worth mentioning that the geographical situation of landlocked developing countries and their lack of access to sea ports are serious obstacles to honouring their commitment to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.”
2017-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 72 (2017)
“The adoption of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development by the international community was a key milestone in our joint work to advance sustainable development and involve all sectors of society in the process. Over the past few years, Tajikistan has made great strides towards the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals. The Government of my country, in close and effective cooperation with the relevant United Nations agencies, has developed and adopted the Mid-Term Development Strategy 2020 and the National Development Strategy 2016-2030. These strategies have been developed in line with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, and we believe that their timely and effective implementation will contribute to achieving the Agenda.”
2017-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 72 (2017)
“Transport and road links between our countries and the implementation of the power-transmission lines projects, including the Central Asia South Asia Electricity Transmission and Trade Project (CASA-1000), as well as the training and professional development of experts in different areas, are among the projects that we are carrying out with that country. Fighting drug trafficking, which is one of the main sources of funding of international terrorism, calls for the joint effort and strong will of the international community to help the country get rid of this evil. Tajikistan has established cooperation with the relevant United Nations agencies, regional organizations and partner countries at the bilateral level. We are currently successfully implementing our National Strategy on Combating Illicit Drugs 2013-2020.”
2017-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 72 (2017)
“The Government and the people of Afghanistan need timely support and targeted assistance, especially during the current transition period. Tajikistan’s involvement in the process of regional integration through enhanced economic and trade relations with that country could be an important element in helping the country move forward towards peace and stability. We call on the international community to stand with and contribute to helping Afghanistan restore its ailing social and economic life and to develop its transport and communication infrastructure. Tajikistan, which has 1,400 kilometres of border with Afghanistan, stands ready and committed to contribute to these noble objectives.”
2017-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 72 (2017)
“Only through peace and stability have we been able to achieve sustainable economic development, reduce poverty and improve our people’s well-being, promote cooperation with different countries and goodwill among nations throughout the world, and take the measures necessary to ensure regional integration. We cannot afford to remain silent in the face of the military, political, social and economic situation in neighbouring Afghanistan. The rapidly growing activity of violent terrorist groups in the country has become a source of serious concern for us. Given the current situation in that country, it is high time to take strong measures to coordinate counter-terrorism efforts and tackle drug production and trafficking in narcotics. Tajikistan supports Afghanistan’s comprehensive conflict resolution strategy.”
2017-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 72 (2017)
“Peace and stability can ensure sustainable social and economic development and a more peaceful life, and create conditions conducive to a strong civil society and to respect for and the protection of human rights in all countries, facilitating the prosperity of Member States. We Tajiks are well aware of the importance of peace and the need to defend it, since our people have experienced many hardships and suffered through a civil war in the early days of its independence. As a result of the domestic conflict imposed upon them, thousands of our nationals lost their lives.”
2017-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 72 (2017)
“The implementation of the second phase of our National Strategy on Countering Extremism and Terrorism 2016-2020 is one effective instrument we use to fulfil our commitments. I should emphasize that these efforts are aimed at supporting the United Nations central coordinating role in assisting countries in post-conflict rehabilitation processes. The success of our joint actions to prevent and resolve conflict and to seek the peaceful settlement of disputes will depend first and foremost on how effectively we use preventive diplomacy and mediation. Peace and stability can ensure sustainable, inclusive cooperation aimed at resolving the conflict in North Korea.”
2017-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 72 (2017)
“As terrorist and extremist groups and movements flourish in many hot spots throughout the world, threatening people’s security by using certain corners of the world as safe havens, I wish to reiterate that the horror and brutal acts of these forces have absolutely no connection with the holy religion of Islam. On the contrary, they run counter to the moral teachings and do not reflect the tolerance and values of Islam. In order to confront these threats, all Member States must make every effort, in accordance with international law, and avoid double standards. The Government of Tajikistan continues to take concrete steps to address threats and challenges and to ensure lasting peace and overall stability in the country, in cooperation with its partners and international organizations, in particular the relevant United Nations agencies.”
2017-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 72 (2017)
“United Nations reform should be implemented in accordance with the principles and purposes of the Charter of the United Nations. We support the inclusive and equal representation of the interests of developing countries in the Security Council reform process. We are witnessing today many tragic and horrific events taking place across the globe that undermine the international community’s commitment to attaining comprehensive sustainable development. The spread of terrorism and extremism, religious armed conflicts, transnational organized crime and drug trafficking pose serious challenges to the security of our countries.”
2017-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 72 (2017)
“It has also brought massive challenges to the world’s people and sometimes undermines the efforts of Member States to ensure a safe, fair and secure life for their people. In this context, the United Nations, as a universal institution, should continue to carry out its noble mission of coordinating the efforts of Member States to strengthen countries’ resilience in responding to modern threats and challenges. It is impossible to address the new challenges facing the international community without strengthening and reforming the entire United Nation system. Comprehensive and inclusive reform of the United Nations must contribute to increasing and strengthening its capacity to respond to developments around the world in a timely manner and to deal with today’s threats and risks.”
2017-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 72 (2017)
“I wish to join my colleagues, Heads of State and Government, in congratulating Mr. Miroslav Lajčák on his election as the President of the General Assembly at its seventy-second session, and to wish him every success in his noble duties. I also express my sincere appreciation to Mr. Peter Thomson for his continued support of Tajikistan’s national and international commitments during his term as President of the General Assembly at its seventy-first session. Unprecedented rapid globalization over the past decades has contributed to the development of political and economic relationships among countries and helped bolster the integration of various regions across the world.”
2017-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 72 (2017)
“In this regard, and given the positive outcomes of previous joint initiatives, we propose to consider the possibility of proclaiming a new international water decade, aimed 10/51 15-29431 29/09/2015 A/70/PV.16 at promoting the implementation of the new 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. We sincerely hope that all States Members of the United Nations will lend their support to make this initiative a reality.”
2015-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 70 (2015)
“Over the next 15 years, against the backdrop of the ever-increasing impact of climate change on water resources, environmental degradation, population growth and food and energy crises, we will have to make enormous efforts to ensure the timely achievement of the goals we have set forth. In our view, fostering cooperation, partnership and water diplomacy will promote the timely adoption of relevant measures to mitigate the impact of destructive processes and help to achieve Sustainable Development Goals. In this context, there is a need for additional platforms for strengthening cooperation at all levels with the engagement of all interested stakeholders.”
2015-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 70 (2015)
“We expect that, in taking stock of the results of the Decade, the United Nations will take on board the outcomes of these events and other relevant forums held in support of a comprehensive review of the implementation of the Decade. I take this opportunity to extend my deep appreciation to the Member States, the President of the General Assembly, the Secretary-General, the United Nations agencies and institutions, international organizations, and representatives of civil society, academia and business for actively participating in and implementing the Decade and for following up its outcomes. A few days ago, we adopted a road map for achieving sustainable development that comprehensively incorporates the water component.”
2015-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 70 (2015)
“The observations of expert confirm that, since the 1960s, the region’s glaciers, which remain the main source of water for Central Asian rivers, have been degraded by a factor of three. As 2015 is the final year of the International Decade for Action, “Water for Life”, 2005-2015, a global initiative approved by the General Assembly to facilitate the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals, a number of water forums have been held to review progress and analyse gaps in the implementation of the International Decade. Such forums include the General Assembly high-level interactive dialogue for a comprehensive review of the progress on the implementation of the International Decade, held last March here in New York, and a high- level international conference on the implementation of the International Decade held in Dushanbe, in June.”
2015-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 70 (2015)
“In turn, the changes in the hydrological cycle may have a negative impact on water, energy and food security and entail an added risk of floods and extreme droughts. We believe that in such circumstances, it is essential to review existing practices of water-resource management in order to ensure adequate adaptation not only to climate change, but also to population growth and a changing world economy, as well as to the scarcity of freshwater resources. In Central Asia, where water resources are a key factor in achieving the sustainable development of the region, the need for the elaboration of a comprehensive regional plan of adaptation to climate change became urgent long ago. This imperative is also driven by the accelerated degradation of the glaciers in the region as a result of climate change.”
2015-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 70 (2015)
“In terms of carbon dioxide emissions, Tajikistan ranks one hundred and thirty-fifth among greenhouse gas-emitting countries. Per capita greenhouse gas emissions in the country is 10 times less than that of the average world index. Widespread use of renewable energy sources — predominantly hydropower — would facilitate the economic and social development of the country and promote the “green economy”. It is becoming apparent that climate change affects the quantity and quality of freshwater resources. It is known that as a result of climate change, the amount of water resources stored in glaciers and snow caps has diminished, the area of ground waters affected by salinization has increased, and precipitation has become more frequent and heavier.”
2015-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 70 (2015)
“The long-term observations of our experts attest to the increased impact of climate change on the environmental, social and economic situation in our country and region. According to those observations, over the past 60 years the average annual temperature in Tajikistan has increased by 1°C, the number of days with heavy precipitation has risen, natural meteorological disasters have become more frequent and severe, and the degradation of glaciers has accelerated. This past summer, as a result of the abnormally high temperature and severe precipitation, the mountainous part of the country suffered natural disasters that caused hundreds of millions of United States dollars in economic damage. Regrettably, these disasters also claimed human lives.”
2015-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 70 (2015)
“In December, the international community will meet again at the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in Paris to conclude the round of negotiations on climate change that we began in Bali. We hope that Member States will take advantage of that opportunity and adopt a new document on climate change, based on the principles of the Framework Convention and, by so doing, lay the foundations of a transition to sustainable development. We believe that such a transition will 15-29431 9/51 A/70/PV.16 29/09/2015 require not only industrial modernization, based on innovative technologies, but also significant changes in mentalities and consumption patterns.”
2015-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 70 (2015)
“We are convinced that the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action on Iran’s nuclear programme, enshrined in Security Council resolution 2231 (2015), will contribute to the strengthening of regional and international peace, genuine stability and mutual trust and be instrumental in reinforcing the nuclear non-proliferation regime. We hope that United Nations Member States will be guided by good will and resolve to resolve the most urgent disputes and conflicts, by using political and diplomatic means, in addressing other urgent issues. Last July, Tajikistan hosted regional consultations for the countries of South and Central Asia in preparation of the World Humanitarian Summit in 2016 in Istanbul. We hope that the recommendations voiced at those consultations will have a positive effect on the humanitarian activities of all countries.”
2015-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 70 (2015)
“Tajikistan is in favour of expanding friendly and good-neighbourly relations with Afghanistan and calls on the international community to support the efforts of the Government of that country to achieve peace and stability by addressing the social and economic challenges that the country faces, pursuing the process of national reconciliation and inclusive dialogue, and involving the country in regional cooperation. Tajikistan continues to make its contribution to the social and economic development of Afghanistan. The peaceful solution of the issue of the Iranian nuclear programme demonstrated the enormous potential of diplomatic means to resolve the urgent problems of our shared planet.”
2015-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 70 (2015)
“Our friendly neighbouring nation of Afghanistan has embarked on the implementation of its transformation decade. The new stage of enhancing and reinforcing the security and stability of the country and the rehabilitation of its economic and social sectors is being accompanied by addressing the most urgent and practical issues, which requires increasing the targeted assistance of the international community, in which the United Nations should play a central and coordinating role.”
2015-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 70 (2015)
“The prevention of drug-trafficking, which has unfortunately continued to increase yearly, should become an integral part of our common struggle against terrorism and global organized crime. Money earned from drug-trafficking is channelled to financing acts of terror and organized crime activities. In that context, the special session on drugs to be held in 2016 will offer an opportunity not only to review the implementation of the Political Declaration and Plan of Action on International Cooperation towards an Integrated and Balanced Strategy to Counter the World Drug Problem, but also to develop new and effective measures for combating that evil. In the light of those efforts, in May Tajikistan held a high-level international conference on drug control that sought to consolidate international cooperation on counter-narcotics.”
2015-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 70 (2015)
“It is also essential that we pool our efforts to find ways to address the issues of poverty reduction and the negative impact of globalization, and to prevent and resolve regional conflicts. Strengthening cross-cultural and interfaith dialogue, mutual trust and tolerance would play a pivotal role. It is in our common interests for Member States to implement the United Nations Global Counter- Terrorism Strategy and relevant resolutions of the General Assembly and the Security Council in order to effectively combat all forms and manifestations of terrorism, including the use of the Internet for terrorist activities. Any joint response to a sudden outbreak of terrorism and extremism should be commensurate with the scope of that threat.”
2015-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 70 (2015)
“Of special concern are the scope and global nature of the current threats posed by terrorism, drug-trafficking and organized crime. The destructive and inhumane forces of terrorism and extremism have continued to gain in strength, attracting into their orbit an ever-growing number of young people. Those forces seriously undermine efforts of countries and regions to maintain the security and peaceful development. Combating international terrorism and extremism has become a top priority. There is an undeniable need to develop national, regional and international mechanisms to eliminate military infrastructure, block channels of financial and logistical support, prevent recruiting and propaganda that promotes violence, and counteract the use of modern information and communication technologies for the purpose of terror.”
2015-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 70 (2015)
“Along with the positive contributions globalization has made to overall development, globalization has also had negative impacts that threaten security and development in individual countries and in the world as a whole. The increase in the number of armed conflicts and acts of terror, food, energy and financial and economic crises, degradation of the environment, climate change and the spread of infectious diseases demand from us a concerted and comprehensive response. In this context, the United Nations remains the key platform for consensus on the key issues of international security and development and for coordination of joint action 8/51 15-29431 29/09/2015 A/70/PV.16 of the international community towards responding to global threats and challenges.”
2015-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 70 (2015)
“Our national police officers are participating in United Nations and African Union peacekeeping operations in Darfur and are contributing to peacebuilding processes shoulder to shoulder with colleagues from other Member States. Our drug control agency that was established with United Nations support continues to play an important role in combating illicit drug trafficking. Indeed, since 1995, Tajikistan’s national drug enforcement authorities have confiscated more than 111 metric tons of narcotics, an amount equivalent to 206,650,000 drug doses, which could turn 50 million people the world over into drug abusers. This data proves that Tajikistan ranks among the world’s top 10 States in the seizure of illicit drugs. The world has undergone dramatic transformation in the last decades. Global processes are more dynamic and complex than ever.”
2015-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 70 (2015)
“When, at the dawn of its independence, Tajikistan was faced with the difficulties of transition, it received extensive support from the United Nations, which enabled the country to embark on the road towards democratic development. The major pillars of Tajikistan’s development, laid down with the assistance of the United Nations, contributed to the country’s ability to participate in international processes set up to foster cooperation and interaction. Today, Tajikistan is contributing significantly to fighting terrorism and extremism, transnational organized crime, illicit drug trafficking, arms smuggling and human trafficking, and in promotion of the United Nations water agenda.”
2015-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 70 (2015)
“During this period, the mechanisms for interaction that we have set up together to facilitate international cooperation have functioned with considerable success. Recently, the United Nations Summit adopted the new 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (resolution 70/1), which lays the foundation for and identifies the areas in which the international community can work to attain sustainable development that would meet the interests of all peoples and every individual. Over seven decades, the United Nations has made a remarkable contribution to assisting in the formation of new independent States and their further development.”
2015-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 70 (2015)
“It is a great pleasure to join other delegations in expressing our cordial congratulations to you, Sir, on your election as President of the General Assembly at its seventieth session. The current session of the General Assembly offers a unique opportunity not only to acknowledge the accomplishments of the United Nations over the last 70 years, but also to reiterate our strong commitment to meeting the aspirations and hopes of our peoples for secure and sustainable development. For 70 years, the United Nations has stood for peace and security, international cooperation and human rights. Over this short but intense period of history, the United Nations has made great strides in promoting stability and sustainable development and in reducing or even eliminating poverty and inequality all over the world.”
2015-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 70 (2015)
“We are convinced that the United Nations should remain the centre for coordination and harmonization of the efforts in this area. At the same time the consolidating role of the United Nations itself should be enhanced by strengthening its capacity to respond to problems in an efficient and appropriate way and to efficiently meet numerous global challenges and the threats of the new millennium. Tajikistan confirms its willingness and commitment to contribute to this process as far as it can.”
2010-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 65 (2010)
“All those efforts will help to strengthen specific global measures to reinforce the peace process. We hope that objectives and goals recently voiced at the Kabul Conference will be put into practice. Intellectual and creative efforts over recent decades have brought about new principles and norms for sustainable development, set out in Agenda 21, the Programme for the Further Implementation of Agenda 21 and the Johannesburg Plan of Implementation. Those historic documents laid down a sound foundation for transition from existing patterns of production and consumption to a sustainable pattern — the paradigm of today. The whole range of long-term objectives that we confront today demands a clear and sound reconsideration of the actions by the international community in favour of sustainable development.”
2010-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 65 (2010)
“10-54827 34 We are absolutely confident that the success in combating narcotics aggression, which yields multimillion-dollar profits to the countries far from Tajikistan, can be achieved only through consolidated and collective efforts. We consider it necessary to get Afghanistan involved in the processes of multifaceted regional cooperation. In that regard, I would like to underline the efforts by the Quadripartite Group — comprising Afghanistan, Pakistan, Russia and Tajikistan — which is gaining in strength. Within that new format of multilateral cooperation our efforts are aimed at counteracting the terrorist and narcotics threats, which are difficult to uproot unless the problems of poverty, unemployment and other urgent social issues are dealt with.”
2010-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 65 (2010)
“It is no secret that today illegal drug trafficking has become one of the major sources of financing for international terrorism. The urgency and magnitude of problems related to drugs and illicit drug trafficking are clear evidence of the global menace that threatens international stability and security at large. Currently, Tajikistan finds itself between the major world producer of opium and heroin and the countries that consume those drugs. Given that our border with Afghanistan, with a very complex mountain terrain, is almost 1,500 kilometres long, we have to act as a buffer blocking the ever-increasing flow of this “white death”.”
2010-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 65 (2010)
“The specific feature of our region is that development of comprehensive cooperation depends in many respects on the success of the process of strengthening peace and overall stability in Afghanistan. Counteracting terrorism is a long-term objective because of the multifaceted nature of this phenomenon, which is alien to humanity, and because of its deep roots. It is essential to intensify the concerted struggle for uprooting terrorism by applying the entire range of political, economic, financial and humanitarian measures. We consider it important to speed up the agreement on and adoption of a comprehensive convention on combating international terrorism. While combating terrorism, one should take into account that terrorism cannot exist without financial and logistical support.”
2010-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 65 (2010)
“Tajikistan fully supports the initiative on ensuring universal access to advanced energy services and considers it a prerequisite for the successful achievement of the Millennium Development Goals. For this reason, Tajikistan has been developing its energy potential in a consistent and planned manner on the basis of the integrated development of renewable energy sources. Alongside the construction of small and medium-scale hydropower stations, we are considering the implementation of large-scale projects of regional significance and exploring the possibility of using solar and wind energy. Effective regional cooperation plays a significant role in establishing a global partnership for sustainable development.”
2010-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 65 (2010)