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has deposited instrument of ratification for the Agreement under the United
Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea on the Conservation and Sustainable
Use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ
Agreement) to the United Nations.
Foreign
Affairs adviser Md. Touhid Hossain deposited the instrument at the United
Nations General Assembly (UNGA) High Level Treaty Event held in New York on
Thursday, a foreign ministry's press release said this morning (September 27).
"This
ratification underscores Bangladesh's unwavering commitment to international
cooperation and regulatory initiatives in marine affairs," said the
release.
As
an early ratifier, Bangladesh aspires to pave the way for the swift entry into
force of the BBNJ Agreement and remains dedicated to its universal and
effective implementation, it added.
With
the deposit of the instrument of ratification, Bangladesh has now joined the
ranks of the pioneering nations that have ratified this vital agreement, said
the foreign ministry.
The
BBNJ Agreement, adopted by consensus at the UN on 19 June 2023, represents a
landmark achievement in the governance of the global commons.
It
aims to strengthen the international legal framework for the conservation and
sustainable use of marine biological diversity in maritime areas beyond
national jurisdiction.
The
agreement emphasizes transparent environmental impact assessments and supports
capacity-building efforts for developing countries, ensuring equitable
participation in the sustainable management of ocean resources.
The
BBNJ Agreement will enter into force 120 days after 60 Member States have
deposited their instruments of ratification, approval, acceptance, or
accession.
