Armenian Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Robert Abisoghomonyan took part in a high-level panel discussion entitled “The Role of National Education Systems in Promoting Food Security and Implementing the Global Biodiversity Framework” during the 17th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity in Yerevan.
Armenia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Trade reported his participation.
Abisoghomonyan highlighted the important role of international cooperation and multilateral diplomacy in advancing the interconnected agendas of biodiversity conservation, food security, education and sustainable development. In this context, emphasis was placed on strengthening links between different international processes and sectoral agendas, developing coherent approaches and promoting joint efforts to implement global commitments.
The deputy minister discussed the priorities of Armenia’s COP17 presidency, stressing the importance of integrating biodiversity conservation into broader economic and social development agendas and strengthening international partnerships.
Abisoghomonyan also highlighted the role of international cooperation in developing countries’ national capacities, securing expert and financial support, and translating international commitments into practical results at the national level.
In this context, he cited Armenia’s longstanding cooperation with the UN World Food Programme as an example of effective partnership, highlighting the national School Feeding Programme. The importance of sharing Armenia’s experience in this area with partner countries was also emphasised.
Concluding, Abisoghomonyan stressed that effective multilateral cooperation must contribute both to the development of international agreements and commitments and to their practical implementation, delivering tangible, long-term results at the national level.
