The Central Bank of Armenia held a ceremony to present a commemorative coin dedicated to COP17

ArmInfo. The Central Bank of Armenia held a ceremony presenting a commemorative coin dedicated to the 17th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP17). Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade of Armenia Robert Abisogomonyan attended and addressed the event.

According to the press service of the Armenian Foreign Ministry, the diplomat emphasized that the commemorative coin symbolizes not only the upcoming important international event but also the responsibility Armenia assumes by chairing a multilateral process of global significance and contributing to the strengthening of international cooperation. In this context, Armenia's readiness to participate in shaping and advancing global agendas was emphasized.

Abisogomonyan noted that within the framework of COP17, Yerevan will become an important platform for high-level political dialogue and international cooperation, bringing together representatives of states, international organizations, and other stakeholders around global biodiversity conservation issues. It was emphasized that these issues have long gone beyond the environmental agenda and are interconnected with food and water security, healthcare, the economy, and societal sustainability.

Referring to the commemorative coin, Abisogmonyan expressed hope that in the future, it will serve as a reminder not only of Armenia's hosting of COP17 in 2026, but also of Yerevan's role as a platform for dialogue, cooperation, and joint action.

The welcoming remarks at the event were delivered by the Chairman of the Central Bank of Armenia, Martin Galstyan, and the Minister of Environment of Armenia, Ambardtsum Matevosyan.

As a reminder, COP17 will be held in Yerevan this October. The UN Convention on Biological Diversity is one of three key international environmental conventions aimed at guiding the international community's efforts to ensure environmental sustainability, protect biological diversity, restore ecosystems, and sustainably use natural resources.

The Conference of the Parties to the Convention is one of the largest global environmental events, held every two years. During the Conference, participating countries develop mechanisms to implement the provisions of the Convention and adopt new commitments to strengthen the protection of natural resources. Civil society representatives, including representatives of non-governmental organizations, indigenous peoples, the scientific community, women's and youth organizations, and the private sector, actively participate in the work of the Conferences.