I. Andersen noted that she found free time in her busy schedule to specially visit the pavilion of Uzbekistan and recall  the impressions she had from her visit to the republic. 

At the meeting, the UN Under-Secretary-General thanked Uzbekistan for deepening cooperation with UNEP and its structures, in particular, actively initiating high-level events of the UNEP environmental conventions, including the 21st session of the Committee for the Review of the Implementation of the UN Convention (UNCCD CRIC21), the 14th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS COP14), and the 20th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES COP20).

I. Andersen also noted that the pavilion of Uzbekistan at COP29 demonstrated the country's comprehensive approach to addressing issues of sustainable development. She stressed that the pavilion's exposition stands out for its substantial content and reflection of the rich natural and cultural heritage of the republic, which creates an inspiring example for other countries.

The head of UNEP was invited to participate in the 20th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES COP20), which will be held on November 24–December 5, 2025 in the historical city of Uzbekistan—Samarkand.

Ministry of Ecology, environmental protection and climate change of the Republic of Uzbekistan