A SCIENTIFIC-PRACTICAL CONFERENCE DEDICATED TO THE 80TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE UN’S FOUNDING WAS HELD AT THE CENTER FOR STRATEGIC RESEARCH UNDER THE TITLE “TAJIKISTAN AND THE UN: COOPERATION FOR STRENGTHENING PEACE, PEACEFUL COEXISTENCE, AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT”

On August 28, 2025, the Center for Strategic Research under the President of the Republic of Tajikistan hosted a scientific-practical conference dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations, titled “Tajikistan and the UN: Cooperation for Strengthening Peace, Peaceful Coexistence, and Sustainable Development.”

It is noteworthy that 80 years ago, following World War II, in 1945, representatives of approximately 50 countries gathered in San Francisco to establish the foundation of an organization aimed at preventing the recurrence of the horrors of devastating wars. On June 26, 1945, the UN Charter was signed, and on October 24 of the same year, after ratification by member states, it came into force, marking the official founding date of the UN. In 2025, the 80th anniversary of the signing of the UN Charter, the foundational document of this organization, which remains a cornerstone of maintaining international peace and security, was celebrated.

Over these years, the UN, through the collective efforts of nations, has achieved significant success in promoting peace and international security and preventing a new large-scale global war. Thanks to this organization, despite existing global challenges, multilateral diplomacy remains a vital pillar of international relations.

During the conference, participants discussed the achievements of the past eighty years in international relations, the role of the UN in the modern and evolving geopolitical landscape, and Tajikistan’s contribution to ensuring global peace, security, and sustainable development.

The conference was opened by Khairiddin Usmonzoda, Director of the Center for Strategic Research under the President of the Republic of Tajikistan, Doctor of Philosophical Sciences, Professor, and Corresponding Member of the Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Tajikistan. In his opening remarks, he noted, in particular, that “Preparations for the global celebration of the 80th anniversary of the UN’s founding and the holding of the SCO Heads of State Council meeting, scheduled for August 31 to September 1, 2025, in Tianjin, represent an important platform amid recent developments in the geopolitics of integration, cooperation, confrontation, and international and regional conflicts.”

It was highlighted that “in preparation for the summit of the heads of state of SCO member countries, amid an unstable international situation, a series of measures and decisions have been planned to strengthen efforts to enhance security and good-neighborly relations among SCO member states, improve security mechanisms, continuously strengthen the SCO’s capacity to counter security threats and challenges, including combating transnational organized crime, countering the illegal trafficking of narcotics, and ensuring information security. For instance, events dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II and the founding of the UN will have a politico-ideological character. It is expected that SCO member states will support the United Nations’ pivotal role in resolving international conflicts and crises.”

As the Director of the Center for Strategic Research noted, “To date, five global initiatives of our country in the field of water resources have received support from the international community, and it is highly symbolic that on March 22, 2018, during World Water Day, the implementation of Tajikistan’s fourth initiative, the International Decade for Action ‘Water for Sustainable Development, 2018–2028,’ was launched and is progressing successfully.”

Continuing his speech, Khairiddin Usmonzoda emphasized that “in developing a democratic society and respecting human rights, we rely on our rich historical heritage, including the invaluable contribution of the Cyrus the Great Declaration of Human Rights. This unique document, which for the first time in human history proclaimed the principles of freedom, equality, and tolerance, is not only evidence of the ancient civilization of the Tajik people but also the direct precursor to modern concepts of human rights.” In this regard, it was stressed that the proposal by the Founder of Peace and National Unity — Leader of the Nation, President of the Republic of Tajikistan, His Excellency Emomali Rahmon, to celebrate the 2550th anniversary of this Declaration at the UNESCO level is a highly symbolic and wise initiative.

Following the opening session, during the main part of the event, participants, including Saidkhomid Sharifzoda, Head of the Department of Analysis and Forecasting of Regional Security Issues; Jurakhon Boboev, Head of the Department of Analysis and Forecasting of Sectoral Economics; Anisa Sadykova, Deputy Head of the Department of Analysis and Forecasting of Entrepreneurship and Private Sector Issues; and Anvar Khamidov, Leading Specialist of the Department of Analysis and Forecasting of Foreign Policy, delivered presentations on the following topics:

“Tajikistan’s Role in Achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals.”

“Key Principles of the Republic of Tajikistan’s International Cooperation within the Framework of the UN Millennium Development Goals.”

“The Role of UN Programs in Supporting Women and Their Involvement in Employment.”

“Assessment of Tajikistan’s Fulfillment of Obligations to UN Structures and Conventions on Environmental Protection.”

After the presentations, participants engaged in an exchange of views on the key issues raised.

The conference was concluded and summarized by Khairiddin Usmonzoda, Director of the Center for Strategic Research under the President of the Republic of Tajikistan, Doctor of Philosophical Sciences, Professor, and Corresponding Member of the Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Tajikistan.

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