Improving the efficiency of water resource management is one of the Armenian Government’s priorities: Pashinyan to European Commissioner

Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan received Jessica Roswall, European Commissioner for Environment, Water Resilience and a Competitive Circular Economy.

The Prime Minister welcomed Ms. Roswall’s participation in the 17th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP17), being held in Armenia, and expressed hope that the discussions were proving interesting and productive.

At the same time, Nikol Pashinyan emphasized the importance of close cooperation with the European Commission in the fields of environmental protection and water resource management. The Prime Minister noted that improving the efficiency of water resource management is one of the Armenian Government’s priorities. He added that the Government aims to introduce European standards across various sectors and, in this regard, highlighted the need for continued support from the European Commission.

Jessica Roswall noted that COP17 was being held at a high level and congratulated the Prime Minister on this achievement. According to the European Commissioner, promoting the green agenda is at the heart of the discussions. She expressed hope that the agenda would receive the support of the participating countries. At the same time, Ms. Roswall reaffirmed the European Commission’s support for Armenia in introducing modern environmental standards and implementing relevant programs.

During the meeting, the parties also exchanged views on promoting intensive agriculture and other issues of mutual interest.