DUSHANBE, Tajikistan, March 18. Tajikistan and
the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural
Organization (UNESCO) are considering expanding bilateral
cooperation, Trend
reports via the Tajik MFA.
The issues were discussed during a meeting between Tajikistan’s
Permanent Delegate to UNESCO, Dilshod Rahimi, and UNESCO
Director-General Khaled El-Enany on March 17, 2026.
During the meeting, the sides also exchanged views on further
developing cooperation in priority areas, including science and
education, the preservation and promotion of cultural heritage, as
well as water resources and glaciers.
The Permanent Representative noted that Tajikistan attaches
particular importance to further strengthening constructive
cooperation with UNESCO and stands ready to make a valuable
contribution to advancing joint initiatives at the regional and
global levels.
Meanwhile, Tajikistan has been cooperating with the United
Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
for many years, with joint efforts focused on advancing education,
safeguarding cultural heritage, and promoting scientific
collaboration.
The country is also actively engaged in UNESCO-led initiatives
related to water resources and glacier preservation, which remain
key priorities on the international agenda.
