DUSHANBE, Tajikistan, December 20. President
Emomali Rahmon highlighted Tajikistan’s leadership in water
diplomacy and its commitment to climate resilience, addressing the
Central Asia plus Japan Dialogue Summit, Trend reports via the press service of the
Tajik president.
“We are well aware of the importance of preserving water sources
as a fundamental pillar for food security, energy, and sustainable
development,” Rahmon said. He called on countries to participate in
the High-Level International Conference on the 'Dushanbe Water
Process' scheduled for May 2026.
The president also emphasized cooperation on biodiversity
conservation, waste management, climate adaptation, and the
adoption of digital technology and artificial intelligence for
environmental monitoring and resource management. Rahmon proposed a
UN resolution on AI in creating opportunities for sustainable
development in Central Asia, seeking Japan’s support for the
initiative.
To note, Tajikistan is increasingly engaging with the
international financial institutions to develop green and
climate-resilient projects. As a European Commission spokesperson
told Trend earlier, the European Union is preparing
a series of major green economy and digital transformation
initiatives in Tajikistan under the Global Gateway framework.
Through the regional Team Europe Initiative on Energy, Water,
and Climate Change, the EU supports vital sector reforms and key
investments in both the water and energy domains. Notably, this
includes planned involvement in the construction of the Rogun
Hydropower Plant, a flagship project poised to significantly
enhance Tajikistan’s renewable energy capacity.
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