Interview: Tajikistan, China eye closer cooperation in water resources, environmental protection, says FM
2026-06-01 10:10 Xinhua
The two sides also plan to carry out joint projects involving equipment supply, technology transfer and standardization in the renewable energy sector, covering photovoltaics, wind power, energy storage systems and other areas of green energy, he said.
Relevant agencies of the two countries are also working together to develop advanced disaster monitoring and early-warning systems, as well as satellite-based platforms for analyzing large-scale meteorological data, he said.
"Cooperation between Tajikistan and China in the fields of ecology and water resources continues to deepen, creating new opportunities for joint research and practical projects," the minister said.
"Water is the foundation of sustainable development and is closely linked to climate action, food and energy security, ecosystem protection and improvements in people's quality of life," he said. "That is why addressing water-related challenges requires stronger international cooperation, greater political will and the translation of commitments into concrete actions."
Located in Central Asia, Tajikistan covers an area of about 143,100 square km and ranks eighth in the world in terms of water resource reserves. Glaciers serve as the country's primary source of freshwater. However, accelerated glacier melting caused by global climate change poses serious risks to the region's future water security.
Muhriddin stressed that glaciers are the main source of freshwater for Central Asia and play a vital role in ensuring regional water, energy and food security. Tajikistan regards glacier preservation as one of the key priorities of its foreign policy and climate agenda, he said.
The minister added that Tajikistan attaches great importance to strengthening international partnerships in glacier monitoring, data sharing and technology exchanges, while enhancing developing countries' access to financial and technical resources.



