The delegation of the State Support Agency for Non-Governmental Organizations of the Republic of Azerbaijan met with the director of the United Nations Environment Programme's (UNEP) Europe Office, Ms. Sylvie Motard.
Aygun Aliyeva stressed the importance of international support at the meeting as she provided details on the projects carried out by non-governmental organizations in the area of environmental protection with assistance from the Agency. According to her, environmental protection has recently taken on more importance for our country. Thus, the damage done to the flora and fauna in our lands after 30 years of occupation, along with river pollution, led to environmental issues. She stressed the significance of conducting monitoring processes in these locations by various UN specialists in collaboration with local Organizations for this reason.
When extending a warm welcome to the visitors, Ms. Motard stressed the significance of the Agency's actions for environmental protection. She claimed that the UN Environment Programme frequently carries out projects for NGOs. She stressed their willingness to work with NGOs present in Azerbaijan in this regard.