On June 5-7, Dushanbe will host the international conference “Central Asia: Towards a Sustainable Future through a Strong Regional Institution” dedicated to the 30th anniversary of the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea. It is organized by the Executive Committee of the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea with the support of the Government of Tajikistan in cooperation with development partners.
Over the 30 years of its activity, the foundation has confirmed that it contributes to the development of qualitatively new interstate relations in the region by strengthening regional cooperation and conflict-free solution of complex water management issues. The founders of the Foundation are Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan.
“The conference is designed to emphasize the role of the Foundation as a unique platform for water and environmental cooperation in Central Asia, to reflect on past achievements, to give an idea of current areas of cooperation and to develop a future vision program.
Within the framework of the conference, interested parties are given the opportunity to organize interactive dialogue sessions, parallel and special events structured in accordance with the program on the first day of the conference,” the foundation noted.
The conference is expected to be attended by high-ranking officials, politicians, experts, scientists and enthusiasts from the IFAS founding states and other regions, representing government agencies, international organizations, financial institutions, academia, civil society and other stakeholders. Special attention will be paid to the participation of youth, women, the private sector and the scientific community.
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