QNA
Ottawa
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 Canada’s capital, Ottawa.
Ambassador of Qatar to Canada HE Dr Khalid bin Rashid Al Mansouri headed 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 Gulf Cooperation Council countries, Qatar’s ambassador 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).
The ambassador noted the GCC countries’ support for the two statements issued by the Asia-Pacific Group and the Common Opinion Group. He stressed the need for the instrument to recognize economic realities, thus allowing for a gradual transition towards sustainable practices.
Additionally, he emphasised the importance of establishing flexible provisions for implementation that reflect the unique economic and environmental context of developing countries.
