BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 18. Uzbekistan and the
Zayed International Foundation for Environment Protection (UAE)
discussed expanding cooperation on environmental protection,
biodiversity conservation, climate change mitigation, and
sustainable development.


This was reflected in the statement by the National Committee on
Ecology and Climate Change.


The talks were held between Alisher Salomov, Adviser to the
Chairman of the National Committee for Ecology and Climate Change
of Uzbekistan, and Mohammed Ahmed bin Fahad, Chairman of the Zayed
Foundation, during a meeting in Tashkent on June 16.


During the meeting, the Uzbek side briefed the delegation on
ongoing large-scale environmental reforms under the leadership of
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, including efforts to address climate
change impacts, improve natural resource management, and enhance
environmental conditions in the Aral Sea region.


Special attention was given to environmental education and human
capital development. Uzbek officials highlighted the role of the
Green University, the Central Asian University for Environmental
Studies and Climate Change, in training a new generation of
specialists in ecology, environmental protection, and sustainable
development.







The UAE side praised Uzbekistan’s reform efforts and expressed
interest in expanding practical cooperation with relevant national
institutions. The parties discussed potential joint projects in
land restoration, biodiversity conservation, public environmental
awareness, scientific research, and knowledge exchange.


"The Foundation’s chairman spoke highly of the reforms being
implemented in Uzbekistan and expressed interest in expanding
practical cooperation with relevant institutions in the republic."
the Committee said.


At the conclusion of the meeting, both sides agreed to organize
a visit by a Zayed Foundation delegation to Tashkent in September,
hold a video conference to further exchange expertise, and develop
a portfolio of joint investment and environmental projects for
future cooperation.


The Foundation also confirmed its readiness to support
environmental education initiatives in Uzbekistan by providing
specialized training materials and academic resources in the field
of ecology and sustainability.