Dushanbe to Welcome World Leaders for Conference on Glaciers
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Islamabad: The Ambassador of the Republic of Tajikistan to Pakistan, Sharifzoda Yusuf Toir, has announced that the 3rd High-Level International Conference on Glaciers’ Preservation will be held from May 29 to 31, 2025, in Dushanbe, Tajikistan.
The event will be hosted by the Government of Tajikistan and aims to provide a global platform to promote awareness, facilitate actions, and encourage sustainable measures for the preservation of glaciers. It is being organized in cooperation with United Nations agencies and other international partners, in accordance with UN General Assembly Resolution A/RES/77/158, which declared 2025 as the International Year of Glaciers’ Preservation.
The ambassador said that Pakistan has expressed full support for the initiative and is actively participating in the framework of this important international effort. “We look forward to the active participation of UN Member States, UN agencies, international and regional organizations, financial institutions, civil society, and stakeholders from key sectors including water, energy, climate, environment, food, and health,” he added.
The conference will also mark a significant step towards implementing the UN-backed declaration of 2025–2034 as the International Decade of Action for Cryosphere Sciences, aimed at enhancing scientific understanding and policy development for glacier preservation.
In addition to the conference sessions, the Government of Tajikistan will organize free excursions for participants, offering a chance to explore the country’s rich culture, unique natural landscapes, and historical heritage.
“Tajikistan is home to more than 10,000 glaciers, including the massive Fedchenko Glacier in the Vanch-Yakh region,” the envoy noted. “About 93 percent of Tajikistan’s territory is covered by majestic mountain ranges like the Tien Shan, Pamir, and Gissaro-Alai, making it a vital region for global water resources.”
Ambassador Toir also highlighted Tajikistan’s deep historical roots, tracing back to ancient civilizations such as Sogdiana and Bactria. He pointed to numerous cultural and historical landmarks including the Hisor Fortress, the mausoleum of Khoja Mashhad, and the remains of Buddhist monasteries from the 7th and 8th centuries.
He further emphasized that modern Tajikistan continues to preserve its ancient crafts and traditions. Renowned artisans from dynasties of silk weavers, gold embroiderers, ceramicists, and jewelers still thrive in the country’s ancient cities, keeping alive the cultural legacy of one of the world’s oldest nations.
