Armenian Environment Minister Meets UK Ambassador to Discuss COP17

Armenia's Minister of Environment, Hambardzum Matevosyan, held a meeting with UK Ambassador to Armenia, John Gallagher, to discuss preparations for the upcoming 2026 Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP17) in Armenia.

In a post on social media, Matevosyan said he discussed with the ambassador the entire organizational process of COP17, including the financial, technical and partnership components, The Caspian Post reports citing Armenian media.

“Ambassador Gallagher was interested in our needs and challenges. He emphasized that the United Kingdom is expressing readiness to support and we shall clarify the directions where the support would be maximally targeted and effective,” Matevosyan said.

The meeting also addressed the National Biodiversity Strategy and Armenia’s steps toward implementing the Global Biodiversity Framework.

“I presented our progress. We also touched upon Armenia’s participation in COP30 and the possible composition of the delegation. We noted the importance of our engagement in such conferences in terms of exchange of experience and deepening international ties. Since Ambassador Gallagher is completing his diplomatic mission in Armenia, I expressed gratitude for the productive and constructive cooperation and his efforts towards strengthening the relationship with Armenia,” the minister said.