On August 9-10, 2016 Chargé d'Affaires a.i. of Ukraine in the Republic of Tajikistan Vyacheslav Ukrainets took part in the high-level International Symposium on goals of sustainable development "Ensuring access to water and sanitation and targets to achieve it".
Under discussion were questions concerning integrated water resources management, the exchange of knowledge and experience on access to water, sanitation and hygiene, improving water use efficiency, reducing water pollution, protect watersheds and promote regional cooperation.
At the end of the symposium the Government of Tajikistan was recommended to prepare the appeal to the UN regarding the efficient use of water.