Deputy Environment Ministers Anna Mazmanyan and Aram Meimaryan met with thw delegation of representatives of the Environmental Protection Agency and the of the Czech Republic Parliament,  who are in Armenia within the framework of the EU Twinning program " Strengthened protection and sustainable use of biodiversity in Armenia in line with European standards".
The "twinning" program is a well-tested EU tool through which support is provided to government departments cooperating with each other.
The program is aimed at preserving and bringing biodiversity in line with European standards.
Welcoming colleagues in Armenia and the Ministry of Environment, Deputy Minister Anna Mazmanyan highly appreciated the individual efforts of Czech colleagues in the field of environmental protection in Armenia and, in particular, specially protected natural areas.
The purpose of the delegation's visit is to contribute to the development of new legislation on nature and biodiversity protection, to promote institutional development and management in the field of nature and biodiversity protection and to present the need for legislative changes to the relevant colleagues of the RA National Assembly.
The above-mentioned changes are an important precondition for the stable development of Armenia and, in particular, rural settlements.
Deputy Minister Aram Meimaryan assured that the Ministry of Environment will do everything possible to promote the "green" and sustainable principles adopted by the partners.
The delegation's agenda also includes separate meetings and presentation of the Czech Republic's experience in the field of conservation of natural heritage in accordance with European standards.
During the meetings, prospects for possible cooperation within the framework of the green deal and green rehabilitation will also be discussed.