Türkiye and Uzbekistan have signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen bilateral cooperation on environmental protection, climate action and pollution prevention during the COP31 United Nations Climate Change Conference.

Türkiye's Minister of Environment, Urbanisation and Climate Change Murat Kurum met with Aziz Abdukhakimov, Environmental Adviser to the President of Uzbekistan and Chairman of the National Committee for Ecology and Climate Change, on the sidelines of the conference.

Following the meeting, the two sides signed the Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation in the Field of Environmental Protection, aimed at expanding collaboration on a range of environmental issues.

Agreement covers climate, pollution and circular economy

In a statement shared on social media, Kurum said the memorandum would provide a framework for closer cooperation between the two countries.

He said the agreement includes joint efforts to combat climate change, prevent air and water pollution, improve waste management practices and promote the circular economy.

The minister expressed confidence that the new framework would contribute to sustainable environmental policies and strengthen long-term cooperation between Türkiye and Uzbekistan.

Cooperation strengthened during COP31

Kurum said the partnership, further reinforced during meetings held in Antalya as part of COP31, would benefit both countries and support their shared vision for a more sustainable future.

The memorandum reflects the growing environmental cooperation between Türkiye and Uzbekistan as both countries seek to expand collaboration on climate resilience, environmental governance and sustainable development.(ILKHA)