Baku: Azerbaijan will join the ‘Rotterdam Convention on the Prior Informed Consent Procedure for Certain Hazardous Chemicals and Pesticides in International Trade,’ APA reports. The draft law on the accession has been included on the agenda of a session of the International Relations and Interparliamentary Relations Committee of the Milli Majlis (Azerbaijani Parliament) held on Wednesday.
According to Azeri-Press News Agency, the Rotterdam Convention is an international treaty designed to facilitate informed decision-making by countries regarding the import and export of hazardous chemicals and pesticides. The inclusion of Azerbaijan in this convention is expected to enhance the country’s regulatory framework concerning the management and trade of these substances.
The accession process reflects Azerbaijan’s commitment to aligning its national legislation with international standards in the management of hazardous chemicals and pesticides. The Rotterdam Convention, which has numerous signatory countries, aims to promote shared responsibilities and cooperative efforts in the international trade of specific hazardous chemicals.