BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 6. The Dushanbe Water
Process plays a key role in achieving the goals of the
International Decade for Action, "Water for Sustainable
Development" (2018-2028), Ilhom Abdurakhmon, Ambassador
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Tajikistan to
Azerbaijan, said during a briefing on preparations for the 4th
International High-Level Conference within the framework of the
International Decade for Action, "Water for Sustainable
Development" (2018-2028), Trend reports.
According to him, the process was initiated by the Government of
the Republic of Tajikistan and envisages holding regular high-level
international conferences in cooperation with the UN and other
partners.
"The 4th International High-Level Conference, which will be held
in Dushanbe, is seen as a key stage in preparation for the UN
Global Water Conference, scheduled for December 2-4 in Abu Dhabi,
and as an important element in ensuring continuity with the 2028
conference, which will also be held in Dushanbe.
To date, the Government of Tajikistan has approved the National
Action Plan, established a National Organizing Committee under the
leadership of the Prime Minister, and formed an International
Advisory Committee with the participation of leading international
experts," the ambassador said.
The diplomat added that the Conference Secretariat is
operational under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, active work is
underway to develop the substantive content of the program, and
technical specifications for thematic sessions, panel discussions,
forums, and side events have been prepared.
