Uzbekistan intensifies international cooperation in the field of ecology and environmental protection

Minister of Ecology, Environmental Protection and Climate Change Aziz Abdukhakimov held a number of meetings with ambassadors of foreign countries in Uzbekistan to strengthen further cooperation to address pressing environmental issues.

At a meeting with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Korea to Uzbekistan Won Do Yeon, the Minister noted a new level of cooperation between the two countries and emphasized the successful completion of a joint project with KEITI to improve the solid waste management system in Uzbekistan. The prospect of implementing a joint project with Sejin G&E Co. Ltd to produce alternative electricity from landfill gas generated at household waste sites was also noted.

During a meeting with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Kingdom of Morocco to Uzbekistan Muhammad Adil Embarsh, the Uzbek side expressed interest in developing cooperation in tourism and simplifying the visa regime between the two countries. The issues of concluding a memorandum of understanding for the development of cooperation in the field of environmental protection within the framework of participation in the UN Climate Change Conference (COP29) were also discussed.

During the bilateral meeting with Chargé d’Affaires of Georgia in Uzbekistan David Kotaria, an agreement was reached on cooperation between the two countries in the field of studying existing legislation, mechanisms for assessing environmental impacts and strategic environmental assessment, managing protected natural areas and developing ecotourism, studying international requirements for the establishment of an Aarhus Center. Issues of cooperation in the field of higher education in the field of ecology were also discussed. In this direction, the Georgian side was invited to attract teachers and professors to conduct lectures, seminars and trainings at the Central Asian University of Environment and Climate Change Studies (Green University) and the International University of Tourism and Cultural Heritage “Silk Road” in Samarkand.

At the farewell meeting with the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Egypt to Uzbekistan Amira Fahmy, who is completing her mission in our country, the Uzbek side presented information on the reforms carried out in the country in the field of ecology and environmental protection. In particular, it was noted that in order to combat environmental problems, a number of environmental initiatives were launched under the leadership of President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, including a campaign to plant forests on the bottom of the Aral Sea on an area of ​​2 million hectares, the implementation of the national project “Yashil Makon” (“Green Space”), the creation of the Climate Center under the President and others. Gratitude was also expressed for cooperation between Uzbekistan and Egypt in the environmental sphere and the importance of exchanging experience in implementing environmental projects was emphasized.

All the meetings held demonstrated Uzbekistan’s desire to expand international cooperation in the field of environmental protection and combating climate change. Strengthening joint efforts with foreign partners, implementing environmental projects and exchanging best practices will help improve the environmental situation in the region and ensure sustainable development of the country.

Ministry of Ecology, Environment and Climate Change

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