News From Tajikistan
During search operations by police DMIA-2 in Sino district was detained 23-year-old resident of the capital on suspicion of hooliganism.
On January 23, 2022, at approximately 10:30 a.m., he had a fight with a 32-year-old resident of Vahdat near his apartment building on Zarafshon Street in Dushanbe. , struck him 1 time with a knife.
As a result, the victim received injuries and was hospitalized.
An investigation is under way.
Source: Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Tajikistan
A 23-year-old resident of Levacant filed a complaint with the Levacant Department of Internal Affairs alleging that on the night of January 6-7, 2022, unknown individuals secretly broke the sensor of the payment terminal and failed to steal the money. , disappeared from the scene. The damage is estimated at 8 thousand 438 somoni.
During search operations by police on suspicion of committing a crime was detained 20-year-old resident of Kushaniyon district.
Criminal proceedings have been instituted against a 32-year-old resident of Khujand under Article 244 (2) of Tajikistan’s Penal Code and an investigation is under way.
From January 4 to 20, 2022, he stole electrical equipment from the Ural Moshinsaroi workshop in Khujand, which belongs to a 44-year-old resident of the city, and disappeared from the scene. .
The damage is estimated at 16 thousand 621 somoni.
A preliminary investigation is under way.
Source: Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Tajikistan
The General Assembly concluded today its debate on the Secretary-General’s priorities for 2022, as delegates called for strengthened international cooperation and multilateralism as key to achieving those strategic objectives.
Today’s discussion followed a meeting on 21 January in which the Secretary-General called upon countries to mobilize against a “five-alarm global fire”, referring to the COVID-19 pandemic, the climate crisis, an unprincipled global financial system, lawlessness in cyberspace and a rise in violent conflict (See Press Release GA/12401).
Resuming the debate, Cuba’s representative said the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development remains the road map for fair socioeconomic development for all States, calling on Member States to defend multilateralism and reject coercive measures, such as the one imposed by the United States. Drawing attention to the right to development, he stressed that it must be promoted with the same force the international community applies to other human rights.
Azerbaijan’s delegate described the central role of the United Nations in promoting global solidarity, multilateralism and common efforts as the most effective means to achieve sustainable development and human rights. Agreeing on the need to confront vaccine nationalism, he said his country has mobilized resources to ensure equitable vaccine access for all States.
Along the same lines, Haiti’s delegate commended the Organization’s contributions to peace and socioeconomic progress, stating: “Despite its weaknesses, how can we imagine the world without superstructures such as the United Nations?”
Timor-Leste’s representative urged the entire international community to cooperate and fulfil commitments under the Paris Agreement on climate change and support developing countries’ efforts to address the issue by providing financial resources and technical support.
Wrapping up the debate, the Assembly took note of the Secretary-General’s annual report on the work of the Organization (document A/76/1).
Also speaking today were the representatives of Tajikistan, Peru, Myanmar, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Philippines and India.
Statements
PEDRO LUIS PEDROSO CUESTA (Cuba) said that the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development remains the road map for fair socioeconomic development for all States. The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the importance of achieving the 2030 Agenda on time. Noting that the pandemic worsened the challenges facing States, he stressed the need for financing for development, official development assistance (ODA), technology transfer and national capacity-building. Concurring with the Secretary-General on the importance of promoting human rights, he emphasized the need to approach the right to development with the same force the international community applies to other rights. Coercive measures undermine people’s well-being, multiplying difficulties they have been already facing. Sovereignty, self-determination and non-interference in domestic affairs are the premises of the United Nations. The economic embargo imposed by the United States against Cuba is a flagrant violation of his people’s human rights and an impediment to sustainable development, he said, calling for action by the General Assembly to defend multilateralism.
TOFIG MUSAYEV (Azerbaijan) said global solidarity, multilateralism and common efforts, with the United Nations at the core, are the most effective means to achieve sustainable development and human rights. He looked forward to consultations on Our Common Agenda and outcomes based on unity and solidarity. He agreed on the need to confront vaccine nationalism, noting that Azerbaijan has mobilized resources to ensure equitable vaccine access for all countries. He called for greater investments to reach shared goals, noting more broadly that the nature of sustaining peace calls for closer strategic and operational partnership between the United Nations, Governments and others, respecting national sovereignty and taking State priorities into account. Noting that part of Azerbaijan’s territory was seized in the 1990s and remained under unlawful occupation for nearly 30 years, he said that following the failure of international mediation efforts, his country liberated its territories in 2020, resolving the conflict. It prioritized the reinforcement of its borders, reconstructing liberated territories and restoring housing, essential services and transportation and communication infrastructure, to ensure the safe return of the displaced population. He said support to States affected by conflict and engaged in post-conflict peacebuilding must remain a critical United Nations commitment, with humanitarian actors working in an exclusively humanitarian nature, respecting States’ sovereignty, territorial integrity and national unity. The United Nations also must continue to counter racism, hate speech and mis- and disinformation, he added.
ALISHER BAKHTIYORZODA (Tajikistan) said that his country proposed to declare 2025 as the International Year for Preservation of Glaciers, firmly believing that this initiative will help attract more attention to the water and climate issues and the melting of glaciers. The establishment of the International Fund for Glacier Preservation under the auspices of the United Nations is another step that could provide a basis for comprehensive research and effective solutions to this global problem. As a leading actor on water- and climate- related issues, his country spares no efforts to contribute to promoting water and climate linked issues in the global development agenda. The International Decade for Action “Water for Sustainable Development, 2018–2028” was initiated by Tajikistan and declared by the United Nations. With the United Nations medium-term review of the Decade to be held in New York City in 2023, his country this year will host an international high-level forum which his delegation believes will play an important role in the preparations for the 2023 conference.
KARLITO NUNES (Timor-Leste) said his country continues to call for vaccines being made accessible and affordable to developing and low-income countries and countries in special situations. As climate change is a global issue, the entire international community must cooperate and fulfil commitments under the Paris Agreement and support developing countries’ efforts to address climate change by providing financial resources and technical support. Peace is the catalyst for development, given that peace, justice and inclusion create the conditions for economic growth and transformation. Therefore, Timor-Leste believes that conflict and tensions can be solved through peaceful settlement, dialogue and reconciliation. The United Nations has a key political role in mobilizing international cooperation and solidarity to address the current global multifaceted and interlinked pandemic challenges.
LUIS UGARELLI (Peru) called for reactivating implementation of the 2030 Agenda to promote balanced sustainable development, which is the focal point of his country’s efforts. He underscored the need for sufficient financing to reverse the impact of the COVID-19 crisis. As the pandemic has made clear, the Agenda’s social component is a key pillar of development. Drawing attention to increases in unemployment and poverty, he expressed support for the Secretary-General’s request for a new global social contract, with policies focused on individuals, “to ensure more empowerment for our people”. However, such progress will remain elusive without stronger action on climate change, ensuring a balance between financing, mitigation and adaptation measures, and eliminating subsidies for unsustainable consumption and production patterns. He also called for implementing the commitment shouldered by 150 countries, including Peru, to reverse deforestation and land degradation. Emphasizing that vaccines provide “a light of hope and optimism” for exiting the crisis, new variants are disproportionately affecting the poor. He called for ensuring that vaccines are available as a global common good, and that agreements are in place to guarantee their universal, fair and timely access.
KYAW MOE TUN (Myanmar) noted that almost a year has passed since the military coup in his country and more than 1,447 people have been killed by the military, with thousands arrested, detained and tortured. Many houses, religious facilities, health-care facilities, schools and farmland have been destroyed, with hundreds of thousands of people being displaced. It is very clear that the people of Myanmar need help and protection from the international community to prevent further atrocities by the military. “Please do not let more people become victims of crimes against humanity and war crimes of the Myanmar military,” he said, emphasizing that the international community, through the United Nations, has the responsibility to use all possible means in accordance with the Charter to help protect all of Myanmar’s people. He appealed to Member States for an urgent unified response to help put Myanmar back on the path to democracy, peace and prosperity.
CEREN HANDE ÖZGÜR (Turkey) stressed the necessity of orderly migration and the contributions of migrants to the countries of origin and destination. Promoting dignified and humane treatment of migrants and providing them with basic services is crucial. In this regard, strengthening a mechanism of international cooperation is key, including the Global Compact for Migration. Turkey will fully engage in the upcoming review of the Compact in May. Turning to the humanitarian crisis, in particular forced displacements as a result of conflict, violence and human rights violations, she said Turkey has witnessed the pains of Syrian people who faced crimes committed by the Syrian regime over the past 10 years. Therefore, her delegation will not honour the statement made by her Syrian counterpart on 21 January.
ANTONIO RODRIGUE (Haiti) welcomed the Secretary-General’s report, which constitutes a crucial road map for common actions to address major global challenges. He echoed the Secretary-General’s urgent calls to equitably address the coronavirus, reform the financial system, take action against climate change, foster a more human focused-digital approach and bring about lasting peace. On the pandemic, he welcomed the Secretary-General’s wish to vaccinate 90 per cent of the world’s population by the end of 2022, which he said was far from a simple one. While it is commendable that 199 million doses have been sent to 59 countries participating in the COVAX mechanism, as mentioned by the President of General Assembly, he said that much more needs to be done to redress the “enormous disparity” in vaccine access and distribution. Further, he echoed several delegates’ calls to review, reform and rebuild current multilateral frameworks to align them with today’s global requirements. Commending the Organization’s contributions to peace and socioeconomic progress, he said: “Despite its weaknesses, how can we imagine the world without superstructures such as the United Nations?”
AKSOLTAN ATAEVA (Turkmenistan) recalled the Secretary-General’s primary goal of post-pandemic rebuilding, underscoring the need to bolster international cooperation to ensure a coordinated response. She welcomed his efforts to combat the pandemic and mitigate its grave consequences, stressing that “we must work together to protect people’s lives.” She expressed full support for multilateralism, with the World Health Organization (WHO) as the main dialogue forum for developing consolidated and mutually accepted responses to health challenges. Noting that Turkmenistan aims to foster cooperation in scientific diplomacy, she more broadly highlighted the need to improve the sustainability of transport systems in emergency situations. She cited Assembly resolution 75/313 in that context, noting that Turkmenistan, along with the Office of the High Representative for Least Developed Countries, Landlocked Developing Countries and Small Island Developing States, and in cooperation with the Department of Economic and Social Affairs, plans to hold a conference for transport ministers under the theme “Ashgabat Process: Financing for Communication”. She also welcomed the Secretary-General’s focus on the involvement of young people in solving today’s challenges and expressed support for the Organization’s gender policy.
ANGELITO AYONG NAYAN (Philippines) expressed support for the convening of the five informal thematic debates on “Our Common Agenda” starting in February. His delegation believes it is imperative to give time to thoroughly discuss the modalities and mechanisms on the follow-up process, and more importantly, to reach consensus on priority issues based on the 90 specific proposals outlined in the report. His country supports the General Assembly President’s call to have frank and constructive discussions on the revitalization agenda to truly empower the 193-member organ as the pre-eminent deliberative and policymaking body in the United Nations system. The Philippines looks forward to continuing support for the initiatives of the Assembly President and the Secretary-General and to participating in the United Nations-mandated events in 2022.
DINESH SETIA (India) said that a vibrant United Nations is critical to address the pressures facing the global order and welcomed the Secretary-General’s initiative to modernize the Secretariat, streamline the Organization’s peace and security architecture, and ensure its financial sustainability. India will support such efforts, including through voluntary contributions. Commending the Secretary-General’s stewardship in the context of the pandemic, he outlined steps taken by India towards global solidarity in this regard, including through the supply of medicines to 150 countries, and by sharing vaccines with nations in the developing world. The world cannot afford a vaccine divide. Turning to terrorism, he said the Organization’s inability to agree on a common definition, let alone draft a coherent policy to tackle it, casts doubt on its relevance. India is a leader in climate action and is the fourth in the world in terms of installed energy capacity. He voiced hope that 2022 will be the year that the Organization finally delivers concrete progress on reforming the Security Council, so that it reflects the realities of the contemporary world.
Source: United Nations
Tajikistan is an active player in the water and climate issues at the global level, and within the framework of its initiatives always promotes the need to strengthen cooperation between countries in achieving the set goals and resolving issues related to water, food and energy security. This was noted by the First Deputy Minister of Energy and Water Resources of Tajikistan Jamshed Shoimzoda at the Water-Energy-Food Summit via videoconference.
Shoimzoda expressed the need to strengthen cooperation between countries in oder to reduce the negative impact of climate change on water resources, the widespread introduction of integrated water resources management in the context of population growth, consolidation of actions with specific plans, financial resources and technologies.
He also noted the importance of the transboundary component of water cooperation in ensuring peace, stability and development in the face of climate change.
The Water-Energy-Food Summit was held from January 18 through January 19 as part of the Expo 2020 Dubai.
The event was hosted by Jordan, the Netherlands and the United Arab Emirates and is considered a platform for sharing experiences on joint action, learning and cooperation to improve water, food and energy security.
Source: National information agency of Tajikistan
In 2021, more than 440,000 tourists, including 2,676 foreigners visited the Khatlon region, reports its Information and Analytical Department.
The necessary measures have been taken in the region to further attract foreign tourists, and the available opportunities are used purposefully.
“Currently, there are 931 historical and cultural monuments, 112 hotels, 130 tourist sites, 134 boarding houses, 132 restaurants, 43 museums, 17 travel agencies, 119 teahouses, 306 ATMs, 61 homestays and guesthouses, 88 souvenir shops, 115 holy places, 46 cultural parks, and 27 tourist information centers,” the source said.
Recently, in order to develop tourism a tourist site of the Khatlon administration sayohikhatlon.tj was launched in three languages.
Source: National information agency of Tajikistan
On January 21, the press service of the Ministry of Health and Social Protection of the Population reported about 23 new cases of the SARS/COVID-19 related infection.
It has not yet been reported which strain of the virus is in question, although there have already been many reports of the penetration of the omicron strain into the CIS countries, including Central Asia.
Professor Saidbek Sattoriv from the Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Virology at the Avicenna Tajik State Medical University notes that omicrons symptoms are akin to that of the flu.
“Headache, weakness, sore throat, coughing, sneezing, and stomach pain are the main symptoms of omicron,” says he.
According to him, the omicron strain is a new modified form of COVID-19 with symptoms almost identical to other strains of COVID-19.
“Namely, runny nose, increased weakness, headache, insomnia, sleep disturbance, but it is milder than other types of COVID-19,” Sattorov notes.
“The omicron strain spreads very quickly. However, symptoms may disappear after 3-4 days. The new strain of COVID-19 is difficult to distinguish from the common cold. Therefore, if these symptoms are present, patients can be tested for COVID-19,” he adds.
The omicron strain of coronavirus, or B.1.1.529, was discovered in Botswana and South Africa in November 2021.
According to experts, those who have been ill and vaccinated can also become infected.
The new strain has already been identified in 110 countries, including in the CIS countries.
According to experts, omicron spreads faster than the previous delta strain and becomes dominant.
Source: National information agency of Tajikistan
The Minister of Economic Development and Trade Zavki Zavkizoda at the meeting with the Regional Director of the German Development Bank for Central Asia Andreas Schneider invited the German side to promote the introduction of a digital and “green economy” in Tajikistan.
The parties exchanged views on the implementation of current projects.
They also discussed the issues related to attracting grants for regional development, infrastructure and mitigation of the negative impact of climate change.
The parties expressed their readiness to expand mutually beneficial cooperation.
Source: National information agency of Tajikistan
The Tajik U-16 football team will play four sparring matches at the training camp in Turkey.
Today, the team will play against their peers from Bulgaria. On January 29, they will face Krasnodar Academy (U-17). On January 31, Tajik in their second match they will face Bulgaria. The final sparring partner of the Tajik team at the training camp in Antalya will be the Mexican team. This match will take place on February 3.
Following the training camp in Turkey, the Tajik team will go to Minsk, where they will take part at the Development Cup, which will be held from February 5 through February 14.
Source: National information agency of Tajikistan
January 21, 2022 Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Tajikistan to Turkmenistan F.H. Sharifzoda at the scientific-practical conference dedicated to the publication of books: “Interview of the President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov with the international media”, “15th Summit of the Economic Cooperation Organization” and “Consultative Meeting of Central Asian Heads of State” at the Turkmen State University. Makhtumkuli was held, the company participated.
The conference was attended by Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, President of the Academy of Sciences of Turkmenistan S. Toiliev, heads and staff of ministries and departments of Turkmenistan, the diplomatic corps stationed in Turkmenistan, representatives of the media, faculty, students and graduate students.
During the conference, the Ambassador of Tajikistan to Turkmenistan spoke on the topic: “Consultations of Central Asian leaders – an atmosphere of good neighborliness, mutually beneficial cooperation and sustainable development.”
In his speech, F.H. Sharifzoda stressed the historical significance of the Central Asian Summit of Heads of State, which was held in the Avaza National Tourist Zone on August 6, 2021, in further strengthening the multifaceted partnership of the fraternal peoples of Central Asia. It was noted that the meeting provided an opportunity to discuss in detail the areas and tools for further development of mutually beneficial regional cooperation.
The Tajik Ambassador also called on Turkmenistan and all Central Asian countries to support and reflect Tajikistan’s international and regional initiatives in the Final Act of the Summit of Central Asian Heads of State, in particular such global initiatives of the President of the Republic of Tajikistan as the UN Medium-Term Conference. expressed gratitude for the goals of the International Decade for Action “Water for Sustainable Development” in 2018-2028, the proclamation of 2025 as the “International Year of Glacier Protection” and the establishment of the International Glacier Protection Fund.
Source: Ministry of foreign affairs of the Republic of Tajikistan