Armenia, Bulgaria discuss prospects for environmental protection 

ArmInfo.  Armenian Environment Minister Hambardzum Matevosyan and Bulgarian Minister of Environment and Water Resources Manol Genov  hels a virtual meeting to discuss potential bilateral cooperation  in environmental  conservation and resource management.

According to the press service of the Armenian Ministry of  Environment, Matevosyan outlined the country's priorities in  preparation for the 17th Conference of the Parties to the UN  Convention on Biodiversity (COP17), which Armenia is set to host this  year, including key scheduled events and conference milestones. The  Minister emphasized that the conference is an important platform for  efforts to align regional actions with global Sustainable Development  Goals (SDGs). 

The parties placed significant emphasis on the sustainable management  of water resources and highlighted the necessity of integrating  modern, water-saving technologies to preserve delicate ecosystems. In  this regard, they noted the importance of exchanging experiences and  promoting joint initiatives. At the end of the meeting, the ministers  agreed to continue professional contacts and explore specific  prospects for cooperation in the near future.