Dhaka hosts Session of IOC Sub-Commission for Western Pacific
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DHAKA, April 27, 2021 (BSS) – Bangladesh is hosting the 13th Intergovernmental Session of the IOC Sub-Commission for the Western Pacific (WESTPAC) virtually from April 27 to 29, 2021.
Foreign minister Dr AK Abdul Momen has inaugurated the 3-day Session on behalf of the host country and delivered the welcome remarks.
Momen emphasized on conducting more timely research on the availability, sustainable utilization and exploration of the marine resources that are available in nature.
He requested IOC WESTPAC for more innovative approaches in capacity building programme and sought support for engaging young researchers and scientists of Bangladesh in its ongoing and future research initiatives.