Not included in the agenda of the conference, Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Suspending deep-sea mining activities. Non procedural activities | Mining | Procedure
Environmental organizations claim that China has blocked discussions on suspending deep-sea mining activities at the International Seabed Authority conference, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has responded
Q: An environmental organization has stated that the Chinese delegation has blocked discussions on suspending deep-sea mining activities at the International Seabed Authority conference. What is China's comment on this?
Answer: The International Seabed Authority is an organization established under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea to manage deep-sea activities. It regulates deep-sea activities and protects the deep-sea environment by formulating regulations for mineral resource development and regional environmental management plans. The issue of suspending deep-sea mining activities proposed by relevant countries was not included in the agenda of the conference due to non-compliance with procedural rules. China is willing to work with all parties to continue supporting the relevant work of the management bureau, based on science and in accordance with relevant rules, to jointly promote the sustainable development of deep-sea activities and effective protection of the deep-sea environment.