As part of the visit of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev to Turkey to participate in the 31st Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP31), the First Lady of Uzbekistan Ziroat Mirziyoyeva took part in a high-level meeting in Antalya, during which the creation of the Zero Waste Global Alliance was announced. The Alliance is designed to unite the efforts of the spouses of the heads of state and government in promoting the principles of careful treatment of natural resources and waste reduction.

Speaking at the meeting, Ziroat Mirziyoyeva expressed deep gratitude to the First Lady of Turkey, Emine Erdogan, for the invitation and warm hospitality, emphasizing her personal contribution to promoting the "Zero Waste" initiative at the international level. Support was expressed for the creation of the Global Zero Waste Alliance. The First Lady of Uzbekistan also put forward a number of initiatives aimed at developing environmental education within the Alliance, as well as supporting and implementing environmental projects proposed by young people.