Salohiddin Kirom
The author is the ambassador of the Republic of Tajikistan to the Republic of Korea.
From May 25 to 28, the eyes of the global community turned to Dushanbe, Tajikistan, as the 4th High-Level International Conference on the International Decade for Action “Water for Sustainable Development” 2018-2028 successfully concluded. Conceived by the government of the Republic of Tajikistan in close coordination with the United Nations, this landmark gathering did more than just draft policy; it solidified a collective geopolitical will to protect our planet’s most critical resource.
The 4th High-Level International Conference on the International Decade for Action “Water for Sustainable Development” 2018-2028 concludes in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, on May 28 after four days of discussions on global water security, sustainable development and climate resilience. The conference brought together government officials, international organizations and experts from around the world. [PHOTO PROVIDED BY THE GOVERNMENT OF TAJIKISTAN]
As diplomats, we often measure the success of an international summit by its ability to bridge the gap between rhetoric and actionable commitments. By all metrics, Dushanbe has delivered a global nexus for the water agenda.
