President of Uzbekistan discusses expanding cooperation with Green Climate Fund

As part of his working visit to Antalya, the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev received Mafalda Duarte, Executive Director of the Green Climate Fund.

Issues of expanding cooperation on climate change adaptation and attracting climate finance were addressed.

The steady progress in partnership, with the portfolio of joint projects exceeding $200 million, was noted with satisfaction. The President of Uzbekistan welcomed the approval of the Regional Program for creating Climate-Resilient Landscapes in Central Asia.

The discussions also highlighted the importance of ensuring direct access for national financial institutions to the Fund’s resources and developing a large-scale climate investment program in Uzbekistan, including projects for environmental restoration in the Aral Sea region and the development of green cities.

Following the meeting, the sides agreed to strengthen their partnership and implement new joint projects.

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