Minister: COP-17 to prove to be one of most important events on  global environmental agenda

ArmInfo.  The COP-17 conference, which will take place in Yerevan in October 2026, is one  of the most important events on the global environmental agenda. This  was stated by RA Minister of Environment Hambardzum Matevosyan,  speaking at the conference "COP- 17: Armenia's Path to the  Biodiversity Conference," as quoted by the ministry's press service.

The minister presented Armenia's role as host and chair of the  Conference, the strategic priorities of the presidency, and progress  in ensuring the inclusiveness of the upcoming event. It was  emphasized that the conference, which will be held in Yerevan in  October 2026, is one of the most important events on the global  environmental agenda. Representatives from 196 parties to the  Convention will participate, and COP-17 will be preceded by a  leaders' summit.

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Robert Abisogomonian presented the  work carried out by the ministry and diplomatic agencies in preparing  for the conference and coordinating the documents being developed.