Heads of Emergency Authorities of Central Asian countries, as part of the International Day of Remembrance for Earthquake Victims, coordinated their actions to strengthen resilience to earthquakes and enhance preparedness to respond to large-scale emergencies.
On April 29, 2026, a high-level event was held in Tashkent to mark the International Day of Remembrance for Earthquake Victims.
The event brought together more than 300 participants from 22 countries, including representatives of governments, international organizations, the scientific community, as well as experts in seismology and disaster risk management.
Mr. D. Ukashev, Director of the Center for Emergency Situations and Disaster Risk Reduction (the Center), spoke at the event. He emphasized the importance of systematically strengthening regional cooperation in the field of disaster risk reduction and presented the Center’s activities and its role in developing and strengthening cooperation among countries in the region.
The event also featured the launch of a new UNDP regional project, “Strengthening the Disaster Risk Reduction System in Central Asia,” funded by the Government of Japan and implemented in partnership with the Center, which serves as the project’s implementing partner. The project aims to strengthen regional coordination, improve joint response mechanisms, introduce modern earthquake monitoring and early warning systems, and enhance preparedness for cross-border emergencies.
A key outcome of the event was the signing by the heads of emergency management agencies from five Central Asian countries of a Joint Statement reaffirming their shared commitment to strengthening seismic resilience, improving emergency response readiness, and ensuring effective recovery following emergencies. The document calls for the development of data sharing, the improvement of early warning mechanisms, the building of institutional capacity, and the expansion of regional partnerships.
