Armenian deputy FM takes part in 81st session of UNESCAP

ArmInfo.  Deputy Foreign Minister of Armenia Robert Abisogomonyan took part in and delivered a speech at the general debate on "Current and Emerging Policy Issues for Inclusive and Sustainable Development in the Asia-Pacific Region", held within the framework of the 81st session of the United  Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific  (UNESCAP) in Bangkok.

According to the press service of the Armenian Foreign Ministry, in  his speech Abisogomonyan noted that the meeting is a good opportunity  to exchange views on the progress achieved in the implementation of  the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), current challenges and  future steps.

The Deputy Foreign Minister stressed the importance of cooperation  between Armenia and UNESCAP in the areas of promoting green economy,  environmental protection, human capital development, as well as  interconnectivity.

Speaking about the importance of international support aimed at  reducing the vulnerability of countries to climate change, the Deputy  Foreign Minister of Armenia emphasized the need to create sustainable  infrastructure and implement warning and preparedness systems. In  this context, Abisogomonyan presented the human losses and material  damage caused by the devastating floods that occurred in the northern  regions of Armenia last year.

At the same time, the Armenian diplomat attached particular  importance to holding the COP17 Biodiversity Conference in Yerevan in  2026 as an important platform for cooperation on biodiversity and  climate change. It was emphasized that Armenia, as the host country  of the conference, has adopted an inclusive approach to ensure the  participation of civil society, international organizations and all  other stakeholders.

Touching upon the peace agenda adopted by Armenia, the Deputy Foreign  Minister presented the participants with the concept of the Armenian  government "Crossroads of Peace" and emphasized its potential as an  important guarantee for ensuring economic interdependence and  building peace both in the South Caucasus and beyond.