No country can be left out of COP17 - Armenian Minister of  Environment on participation of  Azerbaijani delegation

ArmInfo. Invitations are extended to all 196 countries and Armenia is ready to host all delegations and countries for the 17th Conference of the Parties to  the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP17), as stated by Armenian Minister of Environment Hambartsum Matevosyan in response to a  question about Azerbaijan's possible participation in COP17  during a year- end press conference. 

"This is a global event, organized by Armenia and the UN. All  countries are aware of the dates and events, but official invitations  have not yet been sent. However, all relevant national authorities  have been notified, and I believe a significant participation of  ministers and high-ranking officials is expected. However, it is too  early to say who exactly will attend. Invitations are being extended  in collaboration with the UN," the Minister clarified. When asked  whether an invitation to Azerbaijan is planned, the official answered  affirmatively. He also emphasized that no country participating in  the COP17 process can be left out.

Matevosyan also noted that the presidency and coordination of  processes will extend through 2028, enabling Armenia to become a key  hub for the development of the Convention's policies. In this regard,  the he also reported that, by government decision, 5 billion 775  million drams have been allocated for the reconstruction and  improvement of the area this year.