The 68th Plenary Meeting took place from the 7th to the 11th of September 2009 at the International Convention Center in Cape Town, South Africa, focused on the topic ““The Role of Cotton in Economic Development and Sustainabilityâ€. Tajikistan has been a regular participant in these world conferences, both as an exhibitor and as delegates, and also providing experts to speak at various times, sharing the knowledge built over many years that Tajikistan brings to the industry. The main speakers in this meeting were Mr. Terry Townsend, the Executive Director of ICAC from the United States, Mr. Hennie Bruwer, Chief Executive Officer of Cotton SA from South Africa, Mr. Piriev Dzhalil, Director of Agricultural Economy Institute from Tajikistan. Mr. Piriev Dzhalil, the representative from Tajikistan spoke eloquently about the cotton industry itself, the challenges it faces and its benefits to the economy of Tajikistan itself to the gathered world leaders. Highlighting the collaboration between Tajikistan and South Africa, the representatives from the two countries put forward excellent viewpoints regarding improving the cotton industry for the benefit of both countries.