Armenian Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Robert Abisoghomonyan attended and delivered opening remarks at an event entitled “Strengthening Freshwater Biodiversity through Science-Based Solutions”, held during the 17th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP17). The event was organised under the auspices of Armenia’s COP17 presidency in cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Trade announced this in a statement.
Organised jointly by Armenia’s COP17 presidency and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), the event aimed to explore the potential of science and innovative technologies to support the conservation and restoration of freshwater ecosystems.
In his remarks, the deputy minister highlighted the role of scientific research, effective monitoring and international cooperation in finding targeted solutions to environmental challenges and translating biodiversity conservation commitments into practical action.
Abisoghomonyan stressed the strategic importance of conserving freshwater ecosystems for Armenia, addressing the conservation and restoration of Lake Sevan as part of the country’s natural heritage and an important resource for its sustainable development.
