RA Minister of Environment, UK Ambassador discuss preparations for  COP-17

ArmInfo.  RA Minister of Environment Hambardzum Matevosyan received UK Ambassador John Gallagher, as reported on his Facebook page.

During their meeting, they discussed organizational issues related to  the 17th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological  Diversity (COP-17), which is scheduled to be held in Armenia in 2026.  The topics covered included financial, technical and partnership  aspects. "Ambassador Gallagher expressed interest in our needs and  challenges and emphasized that the UK is ready to provide support. We  need to determine the specific areas where this  support would be  most targeted and effective," Hambardzum Matevosyan wrote.

During the discussion, the National Biodiversity Strategy and the  steps taken by Armenia to implement the Global Biodiversity Framework  were also discussed. "I shared our progress and we also discussed  Armenia's participation in the COP-30 conference and the potential  composition of the delegation. We emphasized the significance of our  participation in these conferences in terms of exchanging experience  and enhancing international relationships. As Ambassador Gallagher's  diplomatic mission in Armenia comes to an end, I expressed my  gratitude for his effective and constructive cooperation and his  efforts to bolster relations with Armenia,"  Hambardzum Matevosyan  concluded.