Budapest, Georgia: The Minister of Environment and Agriculture of Georgia David Songulashvili was on an official working visit to Hungary. Within the framework of his visit, he met with the Hungarian Minister of Energy Chaba Lanto.
The government delegation, led by Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze, is in Hungary on an official visit. During the visit, Minister of Environment and Agriculture David Songhulashvili met with Hungarian Minister of Energy Chaba Lanto and signed a memorandum of cooperation.
The meeting discussed the issues of cooperation between the two countries on effective waste management and the development of a circular economy.
The Minister of Environment and Agriculture of Georgia expressed his warm gratitude towards the Hungarian Minister for his unwavering support and constructive cooperation.
According to him, the implementation of a circular economy is a strategic priority of the Georgian government on the way to sustainable economic development of our country. With the active involvement of international partners, this process has already begun.
Minister Songhulashvili stated, “I would like to point out here that sharing information about measures related to the Hungarian waste management system is particularly valuable for us.” “It’s also important to take into account that one of the main areas of your policy is awareness raising, which is crucial in engaging communities and supporting environmental policies,” David Songulashvili added.
During the meeting, a memorandum of understanding was signed between the Georgian Ministry of Environment and Agriculture and the Hungarian Ministry of Energy on cooperation in the field of environmental protection and climate change.
The purpose of the memorandum is to promote cooperation between the two countries on environmental protection and climate change.
“Memorandum is an important step of our partnership with the Hungarian Ministry of Energy. “This agreement will ensure the creation of a solid and organized framework to support effective and targeted cooperation,” – said Minister David Songhulashvili.
It is noted that the memorandum signed between the Ministry of Environment and Agriculture of Georgia and the Ministry of Energy of Hungary provides cooperation in areas such as management of integrated water resources, development of river pool management plans, and measures related to climate change mitigation and adaptation.
Notably, the memorandum also provides for Sharing experiences and exchanging information, including environmental protection In terms of legislation, strategies, and plans.
