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Minister of Environment Hambardzum Matevosyan received a delegation led by Claudia Bush, the Ministry of Environment of the Republic of Armenia said.
During the meeting, the minister praised the cooperation between the Republic of Armenia and Germany, emphasizing that Germany is one of Armenia’s most reliable partners in the field of environmental protection.
The minister and the ambassador noted that bilateral cooperation is effective and has significant potential for further development.
The parties discussed a number of organizational and agenda-related issues concerning the 17th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP17), which is scheduled to be held in Armenia in 2026.
The ambassador lauded the conference logo, noting that she was impressed by the ideology underlying it.
According to the ministry, the meeting also addressed issues aimed at expanding and strengthening mutually beneficial and comprehensive cooperation. The parties made reference to the replenishment and development of the Eco-Patrol Service's capacities, emphasizing the importance of ensuring effective control and protection in the sector.
They discussed possible formats of cooperation, areas for the exchange of experience, and technical assistance in the context of organizing COP17.
The sides also addressed afforestation and reforestation efforts, as well as Armenia's international commitments in this area. They emphasized the importance of restoring forest ecosystems, taking steps to mitigate the effects of climate change, and implementing joint initiatives to preserve biodiversity.
At the end of the meeting, the parties reaffirmed their readiness to deepen cooperation.