UN General Assembly adopts historic resolution on artificial intelligence initiated by Tajikistan

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New York, UN General Assembly, July 25, 2025

The United Nations General Assembly has adopted a landmark resolution on artificial intelligence (AI) to support the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Central Asia, initiated was introduced by the Republic of Tajikistan.

The proposal was originally put forward by the Founder of Peace and National Unity - The Leader of the Nation, the President of the Republic of Tajikistan, His Excellency Emomali Rahmon, during his address to the UN General Assembly in September 2024.

Backed by an overwhelming majority of UN Member States, the resolution marks a significant step toward building a global consensus on the ethical and safe use of AI, including the development of self-regulation mechanisms and responsible governance of AI technologies at the regional and national levels. It outlines key mechanisms for leveraging AI technologies to drive sustainable development across Central Asia.

One of the key mechanisms proposed is the establishment of a Regional Artificial Intelligence Center in Dushanbe to coordinate joint AI implementation programs across Central Asia.

The implementation of these approaches will contribute to the creation of safe, reliable, and trustworthy AI systems — ensuring a balance between regulation, innovation and internal self-monitoring mechanisms, serving as a model for other regions of the world.

The Dushanbe-based Regional AI Center is expected to accelerate implementation of major AI initiatives across Central Asia, including:

- Promoting joint AI education programs and supporting AI startups across regional technology parks;

- Launching collaborative AI research projects among universities, researchers, and AI laboratories in the region;

- Establishing a shared network of data centers to expand access to AI computing infrastructure across countries;

- Harmonizing national AI monitoring efforts to adopt common principles for coordinated, responsible and self-regulatory AI governance in Central Asia;

- Advancing global AI initiatives in collaboration with international organizations and organizations.

The adoption of the resolution underscores the vital role of the Republic of Tajikistan in global AI dialogue and highlights the historic significance of the constructive policy of the President of the Republic of Tajikistan, His Excellency Emomali Rahmon.