BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 3. Delegations from
Uzbekistan and Tajikistan have held talks on strengthening
bilateral cooperation in environmental protection and climate
change, while outlining new areas for joint work.
This was reflected in the statement by Uzbekistan’s National
Committee on Ecology and Climate Change of Uzbekistan.
The meeting took place in Tajikistan between representatives of
Uzbekistan’s National Committee on Ecology and Climate Change and
the leadership of State Committee for Environmental Protection of
Tajikistan.
During the talks, the sides highly assessed the results of
cooperation between the two agencies and identified further
directions for joint activities.
Particular attention was given to presenting a unified position
of Central Asian countries on the international stage and within
global organizations on environmental and climate-related
issues.
The parties also reviewed the outcomes of Tajikistan’s
participation in the Eco Expo Central Asia 2026 and invited the
Tajik side to take part in Eco Expo Central Asia 2027.
Meanwhile, the sides exchanged views on the results of the
eighth Assembly of the Global Environment Facility (GEF), as well
as cooperation with the Green Climate Fund and prospects for its
further development.
“The expansion of regional cooperation in ecology and climate
change is essential for addressing shared environmental challenges
and strengthening Central Asia’s voice in global climate dialogue,”
the Uzbek committee said.
The meeting is expected to contribute to deeper environmental
cooperation between Uzbekistan and Tajikistan, while supporting
broader regional efforts on climate resilience and sustainable
development.
