TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, April 22. Uzbekistan and
the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) reviewed key areas
of cooperation in environmental protection, Trend reports via the press
service of the Uzbek president.
The discussions took place during a meeting between President of
Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev and UNEP Executive Director Inger
Andersen on the sidelines of the Regional Environmental Summit in
Astana.
Both sides underscored the steady advancement of bilateral
cooperation, including the preparation of national environmental
reports, the modernization of environmental monitoring systems, and
continued efforts to strengthen institutional capacity in the
sector.
Andersen commended Uzbekistan’s ongoing national initiatives,
such as “Yashil Makon” (Green Space), “Bionasledie” (Biodiversity),
“Clean Air,” “Waste-Free Territory,” and “Eco-Culture,”
highlighting their importance in ensuring environmental
sustainability and improving the quality of life for the
population.
She also expressed readiness to expand practical cooperation in
advancing the initiatives put forward by President Mirziyoyev
during the summit.
