BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 17. Tajikistan’s
Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Jonibek Hikmat, met
with the President of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly,
Khalilur Rahman, on October 16, 2026, to discuss preparations for
the 2028 UN Water Conference, according to the Tajik MFA.
"During the meeting, the parties discussed further
implementation of the mandate of the President of the General
Assembly in accordance with resolution A/RES/80/304 concerning the
modalities for holding the 2028 UN Water Conference," the statement
said.
Particular attention was paid to the appointment of two
co-coordinators to conduct intergovernmental consultations on the
outcome document, the Dushanbe Water Framework, as well as to
holding a high-level preparatory event for the conference at the UN
Headquarters in New York in March 2027.
Tajikistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN also emphasized
the importance of close cooperation in preparations for the 2028 UN
Water Conference and reaffirmed Tajikistan’s commitment to close
engagement with the Office of the President of the UN General
Assembly.
In turn, the President of the General Assembly expressed his
readiness to support and assist in preparations for the
conference.
Meanwhile, the UN Water Conference provides a platform for
countries to discuss global water-related challenges, strengthen
international cooperation, and promote progress toward sustainable
water management. Preparatory consultations help participating
countries coordinate priorities and develop proposals for
addressing issues related to water resources, access to safe
drinking water, and sanitation.
