NEW YORK:
Pakistan signed an agreement on Tuesday under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea on conservation and sustainable use of marine biological diversity of areas beyond the National Jurisdiction (BBNJ Agreement) that establishes a legal framework for all marine and maritime activities.
DPM ISHAQ Dar signed the agreement at the United Nations headquarters here, during its eight -day visit to the United States of America.
Pakistan played a main role during BBNJ negotiations, which served as president of the 77 and China group during the two main sessions in 2022.