Ministry of Environmental Protection and Agriculture of Georgia Ministry of Environmental Protection and Agriculture of Georgia

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Otar Shamugia attended the ceremony commemorating World Environment Day and the 25th Anniversary of CENN.

The Minister of Environmental Protection and Agriculture of Georgia, Mr.  Otar Shamugia attended the event commemorating World Environment Day and the 25th anniversary of CENN.

In his remarks, Mr. Otar Shamugia emphasized the reforms implemented by the Government with the support of the European Union, partner countries, and non-governmental organizations, and underlined the importance of public involvement.

"The state is obliged to take care and protect the environment. We have recently enacted several significant reforms, including legislative initiatives, some of them we have already approved and others remain under consideration in the Parliament. Approving the draft laws mentioned above will be a further step toward environmental protection and our integration with Europe.
Obviously, public participation is essential in the above-mentioned process. We cooperate well with our host – CENN, our long-term partner, and celebrating its 25th anniversary today.

I want to congratulate all employees of the organization. Our common goal is the European integration of our country and the unification of our country in the European family. To that end, we are consistently performing all obligations outlined in the Association Agreement and we are making progress in this direction. I am confident that with our joint efforts, we will achieve a common goal and our country will become a member of the European family", said Minister, Shamugia.

The Ambassador of the European Union to Georgia, Mr. Pavel Herchinsky, and representatives of the Embassies and organizations actively involved in the environmental protection area in Georgia made remarks during the event, emphasizing their contribution and supporting Georgia in achieving environmental protection and sustainable development goals. On World Environment Day, the CENN celebrated its 25th anniversary and presented its strategy, approaches, and achievements over the last 25 years.