Qatar Participates in Intergovernmental Negotiations on Global Plastic Pollution Instrument

The State of Qatar took part in the fourth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee to develop an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution, including in the marine environment, in Canadas capital, Ottawa. HE Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Canada Dr. Khalid bin Rashid Al Mansouri headed the State of Qatar's delegation which included representatives of the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, the Ministry of Municipality, and the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, as well as QatarEnergy. In a speech on behalf of the GCC countries, HE Qatar's Ambassador to Canada affirmed the GCC countries' keenness to cooperate with all countries' representatives to make this session a success and achieve its objectives, and to adhere to United Nations Environment Assembly resolution (5/14). HE the Ambassador noted the GCC countries' support for the two statements issued by the Asia-Pacific Group and the Common Opinion Group; stressing the need for the instrument to recognize ec onomic realities, thus allowing for a gradual transition towards sustainable practices, and establish flexible provisions for implementation that reflect the unique economic and environmental context of developing countries. Source: Qatar News Agency