BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 23. Preparation for the
31st Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on
Climate Change (COP31) was among the main topics of discussion as
Uzbek and Turkish officials met in Ankara to review cooperation on
environmental protection, climate policy, and sustainable
development.
This was reflected in the statement by the National Committee on
Ecology and Climate Change of Uzbekistan.
A delegation from Uzbekistan’s National Committee for Ecology
and Climate Change, led by First Deputy Minister of Ecology Obidjon
Kudratov, held talks at Türkiye's Ministry of Environment,
Urbanization and Climate Change with Deputy Minister Fatma
Varank.
The meeting brought together senior Turkish officials involved
in COP31 preparations, including representatives from the climate
change directorate, the COP31 coordination office, and advisers on
EU and international affairs.
During the talks, Varank praised Uzbekistan’s environmental
reforms under President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, noting the country’s
growing contribution to regional and global sustainability
initiatives.
"The parties also discussed the current state and prospects of
bilateral cooperation in the areas of environmental protection,
climate change, sustainable development, and the implementation of
joint environmental projects." the Committee said in the
statement.
Discussions placed particular emphasis on Uzbekistan’s
participation in COP31, including plans for its national pavilion
in Antalya, logistical arrangements for the Uzbek delegation, and
the organization of side events and bilateral meetings during the
conference.
The sides underlined the importance of COP31 as a platform for
advancing Uzbekistan’s climate agenda and strengthening its
international environmental engagement.
Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to expanding cooperation
and continuing constructive dialogue on environmental policy and
climate action ahead of the 2026 summit in Antalya.
