Armenian deputy FM meets ADB country director

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade of the Republic of Armenia Robert Abisoghomonyan met with Lyaziza Sabyrova, Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) Country Director for Armenia.

The meeting addressed the long-standing partnership between Armenia and the Asian Development Bank, the programs implemented within its framework in various areas of the economy and sustainable development, and opportunities to expand cooperation.

The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade presented current developments in the region and the priorities of the Government of Armenia in this context. Robert Abisoghomonyan highlighted ADB’s active involvement in addressing the needs of refugees, developing infrastructure, strengthening trade capacities, diversifying the economy, as well as implementing initiatives aimed at enhancing climate resilience and improving energy efficiency.

The meeting also discussed efforts to preserve biodiversity and issues related to hosting the 17th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP17) to the Convention on Biological Diversity in Armenia. Robert Abisoghomonyan highly appreciated ADB’s support for the conference’s preparatory work, emphasizing the importance of engaging international partners in promoting financing for biodiversity conservation.