The Government of Tajikistan and the United Nations jointly reviewed the annual results for 2025, achieved through the implementation of the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework in Tajikistan

The meeting was opened by H.E. Mr. Abdurahmonzoda Abdurahmon Safarali, Minister of Economic Development and Trade, who emphasized the importance of strengthened partnership, accountability and results-based programming to accelerate progress towards national development priorities and the Sustainable Development Goals. 

He noted the effective partnership of the Government of Tajikistan, and the UN has delivered tangible results and added: “In 2025, Tajikistan sustained socio-economic development, strengthened resilience to external shocks, expanded employment and investment, and increased support to social sectors” 

Ms. Parvathy Ramaswami, UN Resident Coordinator highlighted: “in spite of global funding decline, 2025 remained a productive year of collaboration, to continue driving meaningful, transformative changes together. Our partnership strengthened progress in human capital development, inclusive green growth, climate action, access to justice, and human rights.”

Participants reviewed key achievements under the UNSDCF in 2025 across four strategic areas: inclusive human development; sustainable, inclusive and green economic growth; integrated management of climate and environmental risks; and people-centered governance and rule of law. The presentation highlighted progress made through joint efforts of the Government, the UN and partners in advancing inclusive services, resilience, and institutional capacities.

The parties engaged in discussions on the findings of the Annual Performance Review and endorsed the results, reaffirming commitment to effective implementation and improved impact through data-driven decision-making and strengthened coordination.

Looking ahead, the UN Resident Coordinator presented key programmatic priorities and the UNSDCF Funding Framework for 2026, emphasizing the need for sustained investment, innovation and partnerships to deliver results at scale. 

The UNSDCF is an overarching document of cooperation between the UN and the Government of Tajikistan to support of the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (2030 Agenda), national priorities reflected in the National Development Strategy 2016-2030 and Mid-term development programmes. UNSDCF is built on the successes of previous development assistance frameworks but shifted approach from assistance to cooperation. It represents a joint commitment to work together with country partners for the achievement of Tajikistan priorities and advancement of the SDGs. The transformational changes from cooperation are expected to contribute toward human capital development, sustainable, green economic growth and the creation of decent jobs, addressing climate change and environmental challenges and building resilience, human rights, more effective and accountable public institutions and delivery of essential social services, and stronger social inclusion and coherence.