David Songulashvili Participates in High-Level Ministerial Meeting at Türkiye's Zero Waste Forum
As part of his official working visit to the Republic of Türkiye, Georgia's Minister of Environmental Protection and Agriculture, David Songulashvili, participated in the opening session of the high-level ministerial meeting held within the framework of the Zero Waste Forum.
"The high-level ministerial meeting, held under the patronage of the First Lady of the Republic of Türkiye, focused on the highly important issues of zero waste policies and sustainable waste management. At a time when climate change is one of the world's greatest challenges, the effective management of waste has become more important than ever. Sustainable waste management is a key component of climate change mitigation and environmental protection policies. The ministerial meeting addressed a number of important and timely topics that are essential to overcoming these global challenges," said David Songulashvili.
The Zero Waste Forum was held under the leadership and patronage of Emine Erdoğan, First Lady of the Republic of Türkiye. The event was officially opened by İbrahim Yumaklı, Türkiye's Minister of Agriculture and Forestry.
During the ministerial discussions, participants explored practical approaches to reducing post-harvest food losses, improving the efficiency of food supply chains, advancing modern logistics infrastructure, and strengthening cooperation between the public and private sectors. Particular emphasis was placed on the role of innovation, technology, and investment in building sustainable and efficient food systems.
Minister Songulashvili was accompanied at the opening ceremony by Zurab Ezugbaia, Deputy Minister of Environmental Protection and Agriculture of Georgia, and Archil Kalandia, Georgia's Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Republic of Türkiye.
The forum brought together approximately 1,600 participants representing nearly 50 international delegations, including policymakers, United Nations agencies, private sector representatives, academia, and civil society organizations.
