Antalya:T¼rkiye and Uzbekistan have entered into a pact aimed at enhancing environmental protection efforts, including tackling climate change and preventing pollution. The agreement was signed on Monday in Antalya, T¼rkiye, marking the commencement of COP31, the UN Climate Change Conference.

According to Anadolu Agency, the agreement was formalized after a meeting between COP31 President and Turkish Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change Minister Murat Kurum and Aziz Abdukhakimov, who serves as an adviser to Uzbekistan's president on environmental issues and as chairman of the National Committee on Ecology and Climate Change.

The Memorandum of Understanding emphasizes cooperation in areas such as air and water pollution prevention, waste management, and promoting the circular economy. Kurum announced the agreement on social media, highlighting it as a robust foundation for future collaborative efforts. He expressed hope that the partnership, bolstered in Antalya, will positively impact both nations and their shared future.