The Council of Ministers,
after perusal of Royal Court File 69132 dated 23 Ramadan 1445 [2 April 2024], which includes the Minister of Environment, Water, and Agriculture Telegram 351845 dated 3 Rajab 1444 [25 January 2023], and Telegram 1047496 dated 18 Jumada Al-Thani 1445 [1 December 2023], regarding his request to approve the Accession of the Kingdom to the Convention on Wetlands of International Importance especially as Waterfowl Habitat,
after perusal of the aforementioned convention,
after perusal of Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers Memorandums 1321 dated 16 Rabi Al-Thani 1445 [31 October 2023] and Memorandum 2622 dated 19 Rajab 1445 [30 January 2024],
after perusal of the Council of Economic and Development Affairs Minutes 1408/45/M dated 5 Sha’ban 1445 [15 February 2024],
after considering Shura Council Decision 244/23 dated 15 Ramadan 1445 [25 March 2024],
and after perusal of the General Committee of the Council of Ministers Recommendation 10922 dated 20 Shawwal 1445 [29 April 2024],
hereby decides
First
The Accession of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the Convention on Wetlands of International Importance especially as Waterfowl Habitat and its amendments is hereby approved.
A draft royal decree has been prepared in the form attached.
Second
The Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture—in coordination with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs—must take the necessary measures to enforce the provisions of the agreement referred to in clause First of this decision.
The Prime Minister
Issued on: 13 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1445
Corresponding to: 21 May 2024
Published in Umm Al-Qura 5035 issued on 7 June 2024.