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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
Beijing, January 20 (Xinhua) — China has decided to nominate Xiamen to host the Secretariat of the Agreement on Marine Biological Diversity Beyond National Jurisdiction and informed the UN Secretary-General of the decision on January 16, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun announced on Tuesday.
The agreement, which involves 82 countries, including China, and the European Union, entered into force on January 17.
Answering a question about this at a regular press briefing, Guo Jiakun said the agreement is a landmark international treaty within the UN, and its entry into force opens a new chapter in global maritime governance and demonstrates the victory of multilateralism.
“As one of the first countries to sign the agreement and one of the first contracting parties, China welcomes its entry into force and expresses its congratulations on this occasion,” the Chinese diplomat noted.
He pointed out that China consistently adheres to genuine multilateralism, supports the international system with the UN at its core, and places particular emphasis on the conservation and sustainable use of ocean resources. As a responsible major power, China is deeply involved in global maritime governance and expects and is capable of making an even more significant positive contribution to the implementation of the agreement, Guo Jiakun emphasized.
He said Xiamen, known as the "Garden City on the Sea," has a long history, a beautiful and livable environment, is open and inclusive, and is renowned for its fertile ground for innovation and a vibrant blue economy.
Guo Jiakun continued, "This city is an important hub for international maritime cooperation, and its unwavering commitment to sustainable maritime development is fully consistent with the goals and objectives of the agreement. Xiamen is ready to provide the Secretariat with an excellent working environment to facilitate the more effective achievement of the agreement's goals and objectives," the Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson emphasized.
“We are confident that Xiamen will be the ideal city to host the Secretariat of the agreement,” he noted.
China is willing to strengthen communication and cooperation with all parties, jointly support the comprehensive, accurate and effective implementation of the agreement, and make greater contributions to promoting global maritime governance and maintaining the international maritime order, Guo Jiakun added.
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