Recognition of Bulgaria as a Consultative Party of the Antarctic Treaty
The Representatives,
Recalling that the Republic of Bulgaria acceded to the Antarctic Treaty on 11 September 1978 in accordance with Article XIII;
Recalling further the notification of the Republic of Bulgaria setting forth its view that it has met the requirements of Article IX paragraph 2 of the Antarctic Treaty by conducting substantial scientific research in Antarctica, and its intent to approve measures adopted under Article IX;
Recalling Decision 2(1997);
Recalling also Paragraph 161 of the Final Report of ATCM XXI with regard to the Republic of Bulgaria's notification of its interest to achieve Consultative Party status and the wish of that Meeting to consider the matter again at an early stage during ATCM XXII should the Republic of Bulgaria have met the conditions set out in Decision 2 (1997);
Noting that Parties are encouraged to approve Recommendations adopted at earlier ATCMs, and in particular recalling Recommendation XVI-10, which includes the text of Annex V to the Protocol on Environmental Protection;
Noting the entry into force of the Protocol on Environmental Protection on 14 January 1998 and the subsequent deposit by the Republic of Bulgaria of its instrument of accession with the Depositary on 21 April 1998, and that subsequently the Protocol entered into force for the Republic of Bulgaria on 21 May 1998, fulfilling the requirement of Article 22 (4) of the Protocol;
Having ascertained, in accordance with Article X of the Antarctic Treaty, on the basis of the information provided about scientific expeditions and the research carried out, that the activities of the Republic of Bulgaria are in accordance with the principles and purposes of the Treaty;
Record their acknowledgement that the Republic of Bulgaria has fulfilled the requirements established in Article IX, paragraph 2 of the Antarctic Treaty and that, as a consequence, is entitled, during such time as it continues in accordance with Article IX paragraph 2 of the Treaty to demonstrate its interest in Antarctica by conducting substantial scientific research there, to appoint representatives in order to participate in the Consultative Meeting provided for in Article IX, paragraph I of the Treaty; and thereby warmly welcome the Republic of Bulgaria as a participant in such meetings.
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The Representatives,
Recalling that the Republic of Bulgaria acceded to the Antarctic Treaty on 11 September 1978 in accordance with Article XIII;
Recalling further the notification of the Republic of Bulgaria setting forth its view that it has met the requirements of Article IX paragraph 2 of the Antarctic Treaty by conducting substantial scientific research in Antarctica, and its intent to approve measures adopted under Article IX;
Recalling Decision 2(1997);
Recalling also Paragraph 161 of the Final Report of ATCM XXI with regard to the Republic of Bulgaria's notification of its interest to achieve Consultative Party status and the wish of that Meeting to consider the matter again at an early stage during ATCM XXII should the Republic of Bulgaria have met the conditions set out in Decision 2 (1997);
Noting that Parties are encouraged to approve Recommendations adopted at earlier ATCMs, and in particular recalling Recommendation XVI-10, which includes the text of Annex V to the Protocol on Environmental Protection;
Noting the entry into force of the Protocol on Environmental Protection on 14 January 1998 and the subsequent deposit by the Republic of Bulgaria of its instrument of accession with the Depositary on 21 April 1998, and that subsequently the Protocol entered into force for the Republic of Bulgaria on 21 May 1998, fulfilling the requirement of Article 22 (4) of the Protocol;
Having ascertained, in accordance with Article X of the Antarctic Treaty, on the basis of the information provided about scientific expeditions and the research carried out, that the activities of the Republic of Bulgaria are in accordance with the principles and purposes of the Treaty;
Record their acknowledgement that the Republic of Bulgaria has fulfilled the requirements established in Article IX, paragraph 2 of the Antarctic Treaty and that, as a consequence, is entitled, during such time as it continues in accordance with Article IX paragraph 2 of the Treaty to demonstrate its interest in Antarctica by conducting substantial scientific research there, to appoint representatives in order to participate in the Consultative Meeting provided for in Article IX, paragraph I of the Treaty; and thereby warmly welcome the Republic of Bulgaria as a participant in such meetings.
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