Armenia, EU  to expand cooperation in environmental protection

ArmInfo.  Minister of Environment of Armenia Hambardzum Matevosyan and the Head of the EU Delegation to the Republic, Vassilis Maragos, reaffirmed their  willingness to expand cooperation in  environmental protection on  political and practical platforms.

As reported by the press service of the Ministry of Environment of  Armenia,  the discussion focused on  the potential for enhancing  cooperation within the framework of the Green Transition, Renewable  Energy and Resilience to Climate Change programs. In this regard, the  importance of developing atmospheric air monitoring and management  systems, as well as implementing joint programs aimed at improving  the ecological state of Lake Sevan, was emphasized.

The Minister expressed gratitude to the EU for their  continuous   support  to Armenia over the years in this regard. Matevosyan  highlighted the positive impact of the EU funded projects on climate  change, air protection, water management and biodiversity  conservation in Armenia.  They also discussed the preparations for  the 17th Conference of the Parties (COP17) to the UN Convention on  Biological Diversity in 2026. The Minister mentioned that the  Armenian side is actively working to develop a substantive agenda for  the conference, improve infrastructure, and engage both local and  international stakeholders.

Matevosyan assured that the conference is  an important platform for  presenting Armenia's commitment to preserving global biodiversity. At  the end of the meeting, the Minister expressed confidence that the  bilateral cooperation between the EU and Armenia will lead to  tangible results in the coming years, ultimately enhancing  environmental protection and improving the quality of life of the  country's citizens.