Hey eco-warriors! 🌿 Big news from Tashkent—China and Uzbekistan just launched a joint scientific expedition to tackle the ecological crisis of the Aral Sea. This isn't just any expedition; it's a green innovation mission to restore one of Central Asia's most vital ecosystems. 🌍
At the kickoff ceremony, Abdukhakimov Aziz Abdukaxarovich, Uzbekistan's Minister of Ecology, Environmental Protection, and Climate Change, gave a heartfelt shoutout to China for its ongoing support. \"This expedition holds significant scientific value and will play a crucial role in the future of the Aral Sea region and our people's lives,\" he said. 🤝
Chinese Ambassador to Uzbekistan, Yu Jun, highlighted how this collaboration is a key part of China-Uzbekistan and China-Central Asia cooperation. \"Our joint efforts have been acknowledged in multiple bilateral and multilateral agreements and are a consensus at the leadership level,\" he noted. 🇨🇳🇺🇿
This expedition isn't just about research—it's about laying a solid foundation for the comprehensive management of the Aral Sea. With both countries teaming up, there's hope on the horizon for this once-thriving sea. Let's cheer them on! 🌊👏
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Joint scientific expedition on ecology of Aral Sea starts in Tashkent
cgtn.com
