17 September 2024 Russian falcon diplomacy: birds bringing people together at EEF Qatar joined the Framework Declaration of Intent on the Conservation of the Gyrfalcon Population during the second Falcon Day International Forum. India’s accession to the Declaration is also under consideration following an Indian delegation’s participation in the Eastern Economic Forum (EEF) 2024. In addition, Saudi Arabia has announced its willingness to accede to the document. Representatives of the Saudi Ministry of Internal Affairs announced plans to replenish the breeding stock of the Kamchatka Falcon Centre and present Russia with the first pair of gyrfalcons to preserve biodiversity.

Source: Eastern Economic Forum