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    On the importance of fulfilling obligations under the Headquarters Agreement

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    Document Number:
    CCAMLR-43/23
    Author(s):
    Delegation of the Russian Federation
    Submitted By:
    Dr Svetlana Kasatkina (Russian Federation)
    Approved By:
    Dr Svetlana Kasatkina (Russian Federation)
    Agenda Item(s)
    CCAMLR-43 - 2.5 - Meeting the obligations under the Headquarters Agreement between the Commission and the Government of Australia
    Abstract

    This paper draws attention to the need for the Commission to take active steps to ensure the fulfilment of the Headquarters Agreement between the Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR) and the Australian Government (the Agreement).
    It highlights the importance of preventing visa procedure abuses to ensure the proper conduct of the Commission's meetings. Based on the 1980 Convention on the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (the Convention), the document emphasises the importance of the principles of non-discrimination and equality among all Members regarding their participation in Commission meetings.