By decision of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, an Armenian delegation is participating in meetings organized by the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) in Montreal, Canada, on March 9–11.
The meetings focus on shaping the priorities of the COP17 presidency and related preparatory work, Armenia’s Minister of Environment Hambardzum Matevosyan said on Facebook.
According to the minister, the key directions for organizing and preparing for COP17 in Armenia will be discussed during the three-day meetings.
A working meeting is also planned to address logistical and organizational issues of the summit, including the organization of the event, technical support for sessions, logistical processes, and information dissemination.
Matevosyan noted that the discussions represent an important step toward effective preparation for COP17 and will help coordinate approaches with international partners to ensure the summit is organized at a high level.
He added that the meetings will also provide an opportunity to gain new knowledge and experience, deepen cooperation with the CBD Secretariat and representatives of partner countries, and participate in the official sessions of the summit.
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