Yerevan:Environment Minister Tamara El Zein has departed Beirut for Yerevan, the Armenian capital, to represent President Joseph Aoun at the Leaders' Summit on Biodiversity. This event, themed "Leaders for Nature," precedes the United Nations Biodiversity Conference (COP17).

According to National news agency - Lebanon, the summit is organized by the Republic of Armenia, serving as President of the 17th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP17). It will occur from October 15 to 16 and will gather global leaders, vice presidents, deputy prime ministers, ministers, heads of international organizations, scientists, cultural figures, and representatives of Indigenous Peoples and local communities.

Minister El Zein will present Lebanon's address, focusing on the environmental and biodiversity challenges the country faces. She will outline essential priorities for sustainable recovery and reconstruction efforts.

Additionally, Minister El Zein plans to meet with representatives from various countries and key stakeholders to discuss cooperation opportunities. These discussions aim to explore technical and logistical support avenues to aid Lebanon in overcoming current obstacles and advancing towards recovery.