DUSHANBE, Tajikistan, May 28. Tajikistan and
the United Nations University have discussed prospects for
expanding academic and scientific cooperation, Trend reports, citing the
Tajik MFA.
The discussions took place during a meeting between Tajik
Foreign Minister Sirojiddin Muhriddin and UN Deputy
Secretary-General and Rector of the United Nations University
Tshilidzi Marwala held on the sidelines of the Fourth High-Level
International Conference on the International Decade for Action
“Water for Sustainable Development” 2018–2028 in Dushanbe.
During the talks, the sides reviewed issues related to the
development of academic exchange, joint scientific research, and
the involvement of Tajik students and young researchers in
educational programs and internships under the auspices of the
United Nations University.
Particular attention was paid to Tajikistan’s initiatives within
the framework of the International Decade for Action “Water for
Sustainable Development” 2018–2028.