International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Regional Office's Director Odeh Jayousi showed readiness to support a project of establishing a network of ecological gardens in Syria.

Efforts for preserving natural resources and supporting biodiversity and wildlife in Syria were the main points of discussion between Minister of State for Environmental Affairs Kaokab al-Sabah Daya and Jayousi during their meeting on Tuesday.

 Daya said the ministry is interested in cooperation with the IUNC especially with regard to establishing a network of ecological gardens in Syria.

She added that the ministry is in the process of preparing a report on the status of environment in Syria to help tackle problems, expressing readiness for supporting the capabilities and expertise and developing the cadre working in this field.

Jayousi, in turn, made a review of the efforts of the IUCN on the international level, most notably those put by the IUCN regional offices for North Africa and West Asia through setting up strategies and supporting the various environmental activities.

SANA