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What negotiating mandate, if any, did officials have at the third Preparatory Commission session for the Agreement on Marine Biological Diversity of Areas beyond National Jurisdiction?

Answered Question 12951 (2026)
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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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  • What negotiating mandate, if any, did officials have at the third Preparatory Commission session for the Agreement on Marine Biological Diversity of Areas beyond National Jurisdiction?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

Answer

New Zealand officials were mandated to participate in the Preparatory Commission with an approach focussed on promoting good governance principles, including prioritising cost-effective arrangements and the broadest possible participation of States Parties.