Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment Christos Senekis is travelling to Yerevan, Armenia, on Thursday to represent President Nikos Christodoulides at the ‘Leaders for Nature’ Biodiversity Summit, scheduled for October 16, ahead of the 17th Conference of the Parties (COP17) to the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity.
According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Agriculture, the Summit will bring together heads of state and government, representatives of international organisations and other senior officials, focusing on strengthening international cooperation on biodiversity conservation, accelerating the implementation of global environmental commitments and mobilising financial resources for nature conservation.
During the Summit, Senekis will deliver an address at the plenary session, outlining the Republic of Cyprus’ positions on biodiversity conservation. He will also participate in a high-level thematic discussion on biodiversity financing and the promotion of nature-friendly investments.
The Minister is also scheduled to hold bilateral meetings with his counterparts and other officials to exchange views and strengthen cooperation on matters of mutual interest.
Senekis is expected to return to Cyprus on Saturday, October 17, the statement concludes.