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- During the press conference, held in partnership with the UN, Ambassador Karimi expressed the importance of water within the framework of the Dushanbe Water Process
- Akram Karimi: For two decades, Tajikistan has been leading international water issues under the umbrella of the United Nations
RIYADH: Ambassador Akram Karimi of Tajikistan delivered remarks in Riyadh on Thursday on preparations for the upcoming Third International High-Level Conference on the International Decade for Action “Water for Sustainable Development, 2018-2028,” which will take place in Dushanbe, the Republic of Tajikistan, June 10-13.
During the press conference, held in partnership with the UN, Karimi expressed the importance of water within the framework of the Dushanbe Water Process.
“For two decades, Tajikistan has been leading international water issues under the umbrella of the United Nations,” Karimi said.
The upcoming conference aims to highlight Tajikistan’s leadership when it comes to international water issues, marked by significant contributions to UN resolutions such as the International Year of Freshwater (2003), International Decade for Action “Water for Life” (2005-2015), and the current Decade for Action “Water for Sustainable Development” (2018-2028). In addition, it also proclaimed 2025 as the International Year for the Protection of Glaciers and designated March 21 specifically as World Glaciers Day.
According to the embassy’s statement, the Dushanbe Water Process, launched by Tajikistan, serves as a platform for global, regional and national policy dialogue, partnerships, and actions aimed at achieving the goals of the International Decade for Action.
The Dushanbe conference will be co-chaired by Tajikistan’s Prime Minister and the UN under-secretary-general for economic and social affairs and will feature representatives from 68 countries and over 60 organizations, including heads of states, ministers, and experts, with more than 2,000 participants expected. It will be held under the patronage of Emomali Rahmon, president of the Republic of Tajikistan.
The main objective of the conference is to enhance efforts and support the implementation of voluntary commitments from the UN Water Conference’s Water Action Agenda. It also aims to stimulate new partnerships and accelerate actions to achieve the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals.
Karimi expressed deep appreciation for Saudi Arabia’s support, highlighting its efforts, including the Green Saudi Arabia and Green Middle East initiatives, and proactive stance in combating desertification, emphasizing its readiness to host an international conference on the issue next December.
“We are pleased that a high-level Saudi delegation will attend the Third Dushanbe Water Conference, and we look forward to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia having a prominent role in the success of this conference,” he concluded.