The Saudi Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture signed a memorandum of understanding with the Russian Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment to cooperate in environmental protection, aiming to strengthen the bilateral partnership and develop collaboration on environmental issues of mutual interest. Signed by Saudi Vice Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture Mansour Al Mushaiti during his visit to Russia and Russian Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Alexander Kozlov, the memorandum will contribute to strengthening joint efforts to preserve natural resources and achieve environmental sustainability in accordance with the legislation of both nations. Key areas of cooperation include developing vegetation cover, mitigating land degradation, sustainable forest management, and developing management systems for protected and natural areas. Additionally, the partnership will focus on enhancing environmental monitoring and waste management, supporting scientific research to protect and rehabilitate rare and endangered species, combating the illegal trade of endangered flora and fauna, and protecting migratory bird routes and stopover areas. The agreement also targets the conservation of ecosystems and biodiversity alongside the exchange of technical expertise and successful environmental initiatives. This cooperation will be implemented through the exchange of information, expert visits, and the organization of joint conferences, seminars, and training courses, supervised by a newly formed joint working group to follow up on future environmental opportunities.
