ISLAMABAD : 14 May 2026 – Ambassador of Tajikistan, H.E Sharifzoda Yousuf Toir called on Federal Minister Climate Change Dr. Musadik Malik in laters office. The sides discussed deepening ties on climate change, water management, wildlife protection and regional connectivity.
The dialogue set priorities ahead of the 4th High-Level International Conference on the International Decade for Action “Water for Sustainable Development” in Dushanbe, where Dr. Musadik Malik will represent the Prime Minister of Pakistan.
The Ambassador highlighted that Pakistan and Tajikistan share striking environmental parallels, noting each country hosts nearly 13,000 glaciers and that roughly 1,000 glaciers have already been lost to time and climate change.
Both sides stressed that Pakistan Tajikistan cooperation is essential to address accelerating glacial melt and its downstream impacts on water security and livelihoods.
Discussion also covered biodiversity and protected species common to both countries, including markhor, snow leopards, ibex and numerous migratory birds.
Ambassador Sharifzoda described how Tajikistan has created protected valleys and conservation zones and proposed formal agreements or memorandums of understanding to strengthen joint wildlife conservation efforts.
The potential for coordinated protection strategies was identified as a key area for Pakistan Tajikistan cooperation.
Dr. Musadik Malik emphasised that energy, water and climate are intrinsically linked and called for regional approaches to build climate resilience. Pakistan signalled interest in expanding collaboration on water management, wildlife conservation and sustainable development, and raised the prospect of establishing a regional corridor to support environmental cooperation as well as broader trade and connectivity between the two countries.
The Ambassador also pointed to opportunities for joint work on regional weather patterns and innovative solutions to improve water and climate management.
Both officials underlined the deep historical and cultural ties between their peoples, with Dr. Musadik reaffirming Pakistan’s commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation and advancing practical steps within the framework of Pakistan Tajikistan cooperation.
