The key facts

  • Mirziyoyev's meeting with GCF Executive Director Mafalda Duarte took place in Antalya
  • The portfolio of joint projects has exceeded 200 million dollars
  • Financing for the restoration of the Aral Sea region and the development of green cities were discussed

Meeting in Antalya

During a working visit to Antalya, Turkey, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev met with Mafalda Duarte, Executive Director of the Green Climate Fund. The meeting took place at the residence designated for the head of state, Kun.uz reports.

What was discussed

The main topics were expanding cooperation on climate change adaptation and attracting climate financing. The parties noted the strengthening of partnership ties: the portfolio of joint projects with the fund has exceeded 200 million dollars. The President also approved the adoption of a regional program to create climate-resilient landscapes in Central Asia.

Priorities and agreements

Special emphasis was placed on ensuring that Uzbekistan's financial institutions gain access to the fund's resources and on building a large-scale climate-focused investment program in the country — including for the ecological restoration of the Aral Sea region and the development of green cities. Following the meeting, the parties agreed to strengthen their partnership and implement new joint projects. The publication does not report any specific new agreements or amounts beyond the aforementioned portfolio.