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The MC13 opening ceremony also saw a wave of acceptance of the Agreement on
Fisheries Subsidies. Eight members deposited their instruments of acceptance of the

Agreement, putting the historic agreement for ocean sustainability on track for entry into

force at a record pace. Ministers of Brunei Darussalam, Chad, Malaysia, Norway,
Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, Togo and Türkiye presented their instruments of acceptance to

Director-General Okonjo-Iweala.

The MC13 Chair added, "This is a testament to your governments' commitment to the
sustainability of our oceans and to ensuring that multilaterally negotiated outcomes in the

WTO are not only agreed – but implemented. As one of the early ratifiers, the United Arab
Emirates welcomes the new ratifications as a reaffirmation of this collective commitment."

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