Reference: C.N.104.2015.TREATIES-XVIII.

12 (Depositary Notification)
UNITED NATIONS CONVENTION AGAINST TRANSNATIONAL
ORGANIZED CRIME
NEW YORK, 15 NOVEMBER 2000
STATE OF PALESTINE: COMMUNICATION 1
The Secretary-General of the United Nations, acting in his capacity as depositary,
communicates the following:
The above action was effected on 6 February 2015.
(Original: English)
The Permanent Observer of the State of Palestine to the United Nations presents his
compliments to the Secretary-General of the United Nations, in his capacity as Depositary, and has the
honor to refer to depositary notification C.N.53.2015.TREATIES-XVIII.12, dated 23 January 2015,
conveying a communication of Canada regarding the accession of the State of Palestine to the United
Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime, dated 15 November 2000.
The Government of the State of Palestine regrets the position of Canada and wishes to recall
United Nations General Assembly resolution 67/19 of 29 November 2012 according Palestine nonmember observer State status in the United Nations. In this regard, Palestine is a State recognized by
the United Nations General Assembly on behalf of the international community.
As a State Party to the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime,
which entered into force on 1 February 2015, the State of Palestine will exercise its rights and honor its
obligations with respect to all States Parties. The State of Palestine trusts that its rights and obligations
will be equally respected by its fellow States Parties.

9 February 2015

________
Refer to depositary notification C.N.53.2015.TREATIES-XVIII.12 of 23 January 2015
(Communication: Canada).
1

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concerned. Depositary notifications are issued in electronic format only. Depositary notifications are
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Reference: C.N.103.2015.TREATIES-XVIII.10 (Depositary Notification)

ROME STATUTE OF THE INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL COURT

ROME, 17 JULY 1998
STATE OF PALESTINE: COMMUNICATION 1
The Secretary-General of the United Nations, acting in his capacity as depositary,
communicates the following:
The above action was effected on 6 February 2015.
(Original: English)
The Permanent Observer of the State of Palestine to the United Nations presents his
compliments to the Secretary-General of the United Nations, in his capacity as Depositary, and has the
honor to refer to depositary notification C.N.57.2015.TREATIES-XVIII.10, dated 23 January 2015,
conveying a communication of Canada regarding the accession of the State of Palestine to the Rome
Statute of the International Criminal Court, dated 17 July 1998.
The Government of the State of Palestine regrets the position of Canada and wishes to recall
United Nations General Assembly resolution 67/19 of 29 November 2012 according Palestine nonmember observer State status in the United Nations. In this regard, Palestine is a State recognized by
the United Nations General Assembly on behalf of the international community.
As a State Party to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court, which enters into
force on 1 April 2015, the State of Palestine will exercise its rights and honor its obligations with
respect to all States Parties. The State of Palestine trusts that its rights and obligations will be equally
respected by its fellow States Parties.
9 February 2015

________
Refer to depositary notification C.N.57.2015.TREATIES-XVIII.10 of 23 January 2015
(Communication: Canada).
1

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concerned. Depositary notifications are issued in electronic format only. Depositary notifications are
made available to the Permanent Missions to the United Nations in the United Nations Treaty
Collection on the Internet at https://treaties.un.org, under "Depositary Notifications (CNs)". In addition,
the Permanent Missions, as well as other interested individuals, can subscribe to receive depositary
notifications by e-mail through the Treaty Section's "Automated Subscription Services", which is also
available at https://treaties.un.org.

Reference: C.N.102.2015.TREATIES-XVIII.8 (Depositary Notification)

CONVENTION ON THE SAFETY OF UNITED NATIONS AND ASSOCIATED
PERSONNEL
NEW YORK, 9 DECEMBER 1994
STATE OF PALESTINE: COMMUNICATION 1
The Secretary-General of the United Nations, acting in his capacity as depositary,
communicates the following:
The above action was effected on 6 February 2015.
(Original: English)
The Permanent Observer of the State of Palestine to the United Nations presents his
compliments to the Secretary-General of the United Nations, in his capacity as Depositary, and has the
honor to refer to depositary notification C.N.54.2015.TREATIES-XVIII.8, dated 23 January 2015,
conveying a communication of Canada regarding the accession of the State of Palestine to the
Convention on the Safety of United Nations and Associated Personnel, dated 9 December 1994.
The Government of the State of Palestine regrets the position of Canada and wishes to recall
United Nations General Assembly resolution 67/19 of 29 November 2012 according Palestine nonmember observer State status in the United Nations. In this regard, Palestine is a State recognized by
the United Nations General Assembly on behalf of the international community.
As a State Party to the Convention on the Safety of United Nations and Associated Personnel,
which entered into force on 1 February 2015, the State of Palestine will exercise its rights and honor its
obligations with respect to all States Parties. The State of Palestine trusts that its rights and obligations
will be equally respected by its fellow States Parties.
9 February 2015

________
Refer to depositary notification C.N.54.2015.TREATIES-XVIII.8 of 23 January 2015
(Communication: Canada).
1

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concerned. Depositary notifications are issued in electronic format only. Depositary notifications are
made available to the Permanent Missions to the United Nations in the United Nations Treaty
Collection on the Internet at https://treaties.un.org, under "Depositary Notifications (CNs)". In addition,
the Permanent Missions, as well as other interested individuals, can subscribe to receive depositary
notifications by e-mail through the Treaty Section's "Automated Subscription Services", which is also
available at https://treaties.un.org.

Reference: C.N.101.2015.TREATIES-XVIII.7 (Depositary Notification)

CONVENTION ON THE PREVENTION AND PUNISHMENT OF CRIMES

AGAINST INTERNATIONALLY PROTECTED PERSONS, INCLUDING
DIPLOMATIC AGENTS
NEW YORK, 14 DECEMBER 1973
STATE OF PALESTINE: COMMUNICATION 1
The Secretary-General of the United Nations, acting in his capacity as depositary,
communicates the following:
The above action was effected on 6 February 2015.
(Original: English)
The Permanent Observer of the State of Palestine to the United Nations presents his
compliments to the Secretary-General of the United Nations, in his capacity as Depositary, and has the
honor to refer to depositary notification C.N.52.2015.TREATIES-XVIII.7, dated 23 January 2015,
conveying a communication of Canada regarding the accession of the State of Palestine to the
Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of Crimes against Internationally Protected Persons,
including Diplomatic Agents, dated 14 December 1973.
The Government of the State of Palestine regrets the position of Canada and wishes to recall
United Nations General Assembly resolution 67/19 of 29 November 2012 according Palestine nonmember observer State status in the United Nations. In this regard, Palestine is a State recognized by
the United Nations General Assembly on behalf of the international community.

________
Refer to depositary notification C.N.52.2015.TREATIES-XVIII.7 of 23 January 2015
(Communication: Canada).
1

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concerned. Depositary notifications are issued in electronic format only. Depositary notifications are
made available to the Permanent Missions to the United Nations in the United Nations Treaty
Collection on the Internet at https://treaties.un.org, under "Depositary Notifications (CNs)". In addition,
the Permanent Missions, as well as other interested individuals, can subscribe to receive depositary
notifications by e-mail through the Treaty Section's "Automated Subscription Services", which is also
available at https://treaties.un.org.

-2-

(XVIII.7)

As a State Party to the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of Crimes against
Internationally Protected Persons, including Diplomatic Agents, which entered into force on 1 February
2015, the State of Palestine will exercise its rights and honor its obligations with respect to all States
Parties. The State of Palestine trusts that its rights and obligations will be equally respected by its fellow
States Parties.
9 February 2015

Attention: Treaty Services of Ministries of Foreign Affairs and of international organizations

concerned. Depositary notifications are issued in electronic format only. Depositary notifications are
made available to the Permanent Missions to the United Nations in the United Nations Treaty
Collection on the Internet at https://treaties.un.org, under "Depositary Notifications (CNs)". In addition,
the Permanent Missions, as well as other interested individuals, can subscribe to receive depositary
notifications by e-mail through the Treaty Section's "Automated Subscription Services", which is also
available at https://treaties.un.org.

Reference: C.N.100.2015.TREATIES-XVI.1 (Depositary Notification)

CONVENTION ON THE POLITICAL RIGHTS OF WOMEN

NEW YORK, 31 MARCH 1953
STATE OF PALESTINE: COMMUNICATION 1
The Secretary-General of the United Nations, acting in his capacity as depositary,
communicates the following:
The above action was effected on 6 February 2015.
(Original: English)
The Permanent Observer of the State of Palestine to the United Nations presents his
compliments to the Secretary-General of the United Nations, in his capacity as Depositary, and has the
honor to refer to depositary notification C.N.49.2015.TREATIES-XVI.1, dated 23 January 2015,
conveying a communication of Canada regarding the accession of the State of Palestine to the
Convention on the Political Rights of Women, dated 31 March 1953.
The Government of the State of Palestine regrets the position of Canada and wishes to recall
United Nations General Assembly resolution 67/19 of 29 November 2012 according Palestine nonmember observer State status in the United Nations. In this regard, Palestine is a State recognized by
the United Nations General Assembly on behalf of the international community.
As a State Party to the Convention on the Political Rights of Women, which enters into force
on 2 April 2015, the State of Palestine will exercise its rights and honor its obligations with respect to
all States Parties. The State of Palestine trusts that its rights and obligations will be equally respected by
its fellow States Parties.
9 February 2015

________
Refer to depositary notification C.N.49.2015.TREATIES-XVI.1 of 23 January 2015
(Communication: Canada).
1

Attention: Treaty Services of Ministries of Foreign Affairs and of international organizations

concerned. Depositary notifications are issued in electronic format only. Depositary notifications are
made available to the Permanent Missions to the United Nations in the United Nations Treaty
Collection on the Internet at https://treaties.un.org, under "Depositary Notifications (CNs)". In addition,
the Permanent Missions, as well as other interested individuals, can subscribe to receive depositary
notifications by e-mail through the Treaty Section's "Automated Subscription Services", which is also
available at https://treaties.un.org.

Reference: C.N.128.2015.TREATIES-XXVI.2 (Depositary Notification)

CONVENTION ON PROHIBITIONS OR RESTRICTIONS ON THE USE OF

CERTAIN CONVENTIONAL WEAPONS WHICH MAY BE DEEMED TO BE
EXCESSIVELY INJURIOUS OR TO HAVE INDISCRIMINATE EFFECTS (WITH
PROTOCOLS I, II AND III)
GENEVA, 10 OCTOBER 1980
STATE OF PALESTINE: COMMUNICATION 1
The Secretary-General of the United Nations, acting in his capacity as depositary,
communicates the following:
The above action was effected on 6 February 2015.
(Original: English)
"The Permanent Observer of the State of Palestine to the United Nations presents his
compliments to the Secretary-General of the United Nations, in his capacity as Depositary, and has the
honor to refer to depositary notification C.N.42.2015.TREATIES-XXVI.2, dated 23 January 2015,
conveying a communication of the United States of America regarding the accession of the State of
Palestine to the Convention on Prohibition or Restriction on the Use of Certain Conventional Weapons
which may be Deemed to be Excessively Injurious or to have Indiscriminate Effects (with Protocols I,
II and III) dated 10 October 1980.
The Government of the State of Palestine regrets the position of the United States of America
and wishes to recall United Nations General Assembly resolution 67/19 of 29 November 2012
according Palestine non-member observer State status in the United Nations. In this regard, Palestine
is a State recognized by the United Nations General Assembly on behalf of the international
community.

________
Refer to depositary notification C.N.42.2015.TREATIES-XXVI.2 of 23 January 2015
(Communication: United States of America).
1

Attention: Treaty Services of Ministries of Foreign Affairs and of international organizations

concerned. Depositary notifications are issued in electronic format only. Depositary notifications are
made available to the Permanent Missions to the United Nations in the United Nations Treaty
Collection on the Internet at https://treaties.un.org, under "Depositary Notifications (CNs)". In addition,
the Permanent Missions, as well as other interested individuals, can subscribe to receive depositary
notifications by e-mail through the Treaty Section's "Automated Subscription Services", which is also
available at https://treaties.un.org.

-2-

(XXVI.2)

As a State Party to the Convention on Prohibition or Restriction on the Use of Certain

Conventional Weapons which may be Deemed to be Excessively Injurious or to have Indiscriminate
Effects and Protocols I and III), which enters into force on 5 July 2015, the State of Palestine will
exercise its rights and honor its obligations with respect to all States Parties. The State of Palestine
trusts that its rights and obligations will be equally respected by its fellow States Parties."

9 February 2015

Attention: Treaty Services of Ministries of Foreign Affairs and of international organizations

concerned. Depositary notifications are issued in electronic format only. Depositary notifications are
made available to the Permanent Missions to the United Nations in the United Nations Treaty
Collection on the Internet at https://treaties.un.org, under "Depositary Notifications (CNs)". In addition,
the Permanent Missions, as well as other interested individuals, can subscribe to receive depositary
notifications by e-mail through the Treaty Section's "Automated Subscription Services", which is also
available at https://treaties.un.org.

Reference: C.N.114.2015.TREATIES-XXVII.8.a (Depositary Notification)

CARTAGENA PROTOCOL ON BIOSAFETY TO THE CONVENTION ON

BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY
MONTREAL, 29 JANUARY 2000
STATE OF PALESTINE: COMMUNICATION 1
The Secretary-General of the United Nations, acting in his capacity as depositary,
communicates the following:
The above action was effected on 6 February 2015.
(Original: English)
The Permanent Observer of the State of Palestine to the United Nations presents his
compliments to the Secretary-General of the United Nations, in his capacity as Depositary, and has the
honor to refer to depositary notification C.N.59.2015.TREATIES-XXVII.8.a, dated 23 January 2015,
conveying a communication of Canada regarding the accession of the State of Palestine to the
Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety to the Convention on Biological Diversity, dated 29 January 2000.
The Government of the State of Palestine regrets the position of Canada and wishes to recall
United Nations General Assembly resolution 67/19 of 29 November 2012 according Palestine nonmember observer State status in the United Nations. In this regard, Palestine is a State recognized by
the United Nations General Assembly on behalf of the international community.
As a State Party to the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety to the Convention on Biological
Diversity, which enters into force on 2 April 2015, the State of Palestine will exercise its rights and
honor its obligations with respect to all States Parties. The State of Palestine trusts that its rights and
obligations will be equally respected by its fellow States Parties.

9 February 2015

________
Refer to depositary notification C.N.59.2015.TREATIES-XXVII.8.a of 23 January 2015
(Communication: Canada).
1

Attention: Treaty Services of Ministries of Foreign Affairs and of international organizations

concerned. Depositary notifications are issued in electronic format only. Depositary notifications are
made available to the Permanent Missions to the United Nations in the United Nations Treaty
Collection on the Internet at https://treaties.un.org, under "Depositary Notifications (CNs)". In addition,
the Permanent Missions, as well as other interested individuals, can subscribe to receive depositary
notifications by e-mail through the Treaty Section's "Automated Subscription Services", which is also
available at https://treaties.un.org.

Reference: C.N.113.2015.TREATIES-XXVII.8 (Depositary Notification)

CONVENTION ON BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY

RIO DE JANEIRO, 5 JUNE 1992
STATE OF PALESTINE: COMMUNICATION 1
The Secretary-General of the United Nations, acting in his capacity as depositary,
communicates the following:
The above action was effected on 6 February 2015.
(Original: English)
The Permanent Observer of the State of Palestine to the United Nations presents his
compliments to the Secretary-General of the United Nations, in his capacity as Depositary, and has the
honor to refer to depositary notification C.N.51.2015.TREATIES-XXVII.8, dated 23 January 2015,
conveying a communication of Canada regarding the accession of the State of Palestine to the
Convention on Biological Diversity, dated 5 June 1992.
The Government of the State of Palestine regrets the position of Canada and wishes to recall
United Nations General Assembly resolution 67/19 of 29 November 2012 according Palestine nonmember observer State status in the United Nations. In this regard, Palestine is a State recognized by
the United Nations General Assembly on behalf of the international community.
As a State Party to the Convention on Biological Diversity, which enters into force on 2 April
2015, the State of Palestine will exercise its rights and honor its obligations with respect to all States
Parties. The State of Palestine trusts that its rights and obligations will be equally respected by its fellow
States Parties.

9 February 2015

________
Refer to depositary notification C.N.51.2015.TREATIES-XXVII.8 of 23 January 2015
(Communication: Canada).
1

Attention: Treaty Services of Ministries of Foreign Affairs and of international organizations

concerned. Depositary notifications are issued in electronic format only. Depositary notifications are
made available to the Permanent Missions to the United Nations in the United Nations Treaty
Collection on the Internet at https://treaties.un.org, under "Depositary Notifications (CNs)". In addition,
the Permanent Missions, as well as other interested individuals, can subscribe to receive depositary
notifications by e-mail through the Treaty Section's "Automated Subscription Services", which is also
available at https://treaties.un.org.

Reference: C.N.112.2015.TREATIES-XXVII.3 (Depositary Notification)

BASEL CONVENTION ON THE CONTROL OF TRANSBOUNDARY

MOVEMENTS OF HAZARDOUS WASTES AND THEIR DISPOSAL
BASEL, 22 MARCH 1989
STATE OF PALESTINE: COMMUNICATION 1
The Secretary-General of the United Nations, acting in his capacity as depositary,
communicates the following:
The above action was effected on 6 February 2015.
(Original: English)
The Permanent Observer of the State of Palestine to the United Nations presents his
compliments to the Secretary-General of the United Nations, in his capacity as Depositary, and has the
honor to refer to depositary notification C.N.50.2015.TREATIES-XXVII.3, dated 23 January 2015,
conveying a communication of Canada regarding the accession of the State of Palestine to the Basel
Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and their Disposal,
dated 22 March 1989.
The Government of the State of Palestine regrets the position of Canada and wishes to recall
United Nations General Assembly resolution 67/19 of 29 November 2012 according Palestine nonmember observer State status in the United Nations. In this regard, Palestine is a State recognized by
the United Nations General Assembly on behalf of the international community.

________
Refer to depositary notification C.N.50.2015.TREATIES-XXVII.3 of 23 January 2015
(Communication: Canada).
1

Attention: Treaty Services of Ministries of Foreign Affairs and of international organizations

concerned. Depositary notifications are issued in electronic format only. Depositary notifications are
made available to the Permanent Missions to the United Nations in the United Nations Treaty
Collection on the Internet at https://treaties.un.org, under "Depositary Notifications (CNs)". In addition,
the Permanent Missions, as well as other interested individuals, can subscribe to receive depositary
notifications by e-mail through the Treaty Section's "Automated Subscription Services", which is also
available at https://treaties.un.org.

-2-

(XXVII.3)

As a State Party to the Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of

Hazardous Wastes and their Disposal, which enters into force on 2 April 2015, the State of Palestine
will exercise its rights and honor its obligations with respect to all States Parties. The State of Palestine
trusts that its rights and obligations will be equally respected by its fellow States Parties.

9 February 2015

Attention: Treaty Services of Ministries of Foreign Affairs and of international organizations

concerned. Depositary notifications are issued in electronic format only. Depositary notifications are
made available to the Permanent Missions to the United Nations in the United Nations Treaty
Collection on the Internet at https://treaties.un.org, under "Depositary Notifications (CNs)". In addition,
the Permanent Missions, as well as other interested individuals, can subscribe to receive depositary
notifications by e-mail through the Treaty Section's "Automated Subscription Services", which is also
available at https://treaties.un.org.

Reference: C.N.111.2015.TREATIES-XXVI.6 (Depositary Notification)

CONVENTION ON CLUSTER MUNITIONS

DUBLIN, 30 MAY 2008
STATE OF PALESTINE: COMMUNICATION 1
The Secretary-General of the United Nations, acting in his capacity as depositary,
communicates the following:
The above action was effected on 6 February 2015.
(Original: English)
The Permanent Observer of the State of Palestine to the United Nations presents his
compliments to the Secretary-General of the United Nations, in his capacity as Depositary, and has the
honor to refer to depositary notification C.N.60.2015.TREATIES-XXVI.6, dated 23 January 2015,
conveying a communication of Canada regarding the accession of the State of Palestine to the
Convention on Cluster Munitions, dated 30 May 2008.
The Government of the State of Palestine regrets the position of Canada and wishes to recall
United Nations General Assembly resolution 67/19 of 29 November 2012 according Palestine nonmember observer State status in the United Nations. In this regard, Palestine is a State recognized by
the United Nations General Assembly on behalf of the international community.
As a State Party to the Convention on Cluster Munitions, which enters into force on 1 July
2015, the State of Palestine will exercise its rights and honor its obligations with respect to all States
Parties. The State of Palestine trusts that its rights and obligations will be equally respected by its fellow
States Parties.

9 February 2015

________
Refer to depositary notification C.N.60.2015.TREATIES-XXVI.6 of 23 January 2015
(Communication: Canada).
1

Attention: Treaty Services of Ministries of Foreign Affairs and of international organizations

concerned. Depositary notifications are issued in electronic format only. Depositary notifications are
made available to the Permanent Missions to the United Nations in the United Nations Treaty
Collection on the Internet at https://treaties.un.org, under "Depositary Notifications (CNs)". In addition,
the Permanent Missions, as well as other interested individuals, can subscribe to receive depositary
notifications by e-mail through the Treaty Section's "Automated Subscription Services", which is also
available at https://treaties.un.org.

Reference: C.N.110.2015.TREATIES-XXVI.2 (Depositary Notification)

CONVENTION ON PROHIBITIONS OR RESTRICTIONS ON THE USE OF

CERTAIN CONVENTIONAL WEAPONS WHICH MAY BE DEEMED TO BE
EXCESSIVELY INJURIOUS OR TO HAVE INDISCRIMINATE EFFECTS (WITH
PROTOCOLS I, II AND III)
GENEVA, 10 OCTOBER 1980
STATE OF PALESTINE: COMMUNICATION 1
The Secretary-General of the United Nations, acting in his capacity as depositary,
communicates the following:
The above action was effected on 6 February 2015.
(Original: English)
The Permanent Observer of the State of Palestine to the United Nations presents his
compliments to the Secretary-General of the United Nations, in his capacity as Depositary, and has the
honor to refer to depositary notification C.N.58.2015.TREATIES-XXVI.2, dated 23 January 2015,
conveying a communication of Canada regarding the accession of the State of Palestine to the
Convention on Prohibitions or Restrictions on the Use of Certain Conventional Weapons which may be
deemed to be Excessively Injurious or to have Indiscriminate Effects (with Protocols I, II and III) dated
10 October 1980.
The Government of the State of Palestine regrets the position of Canada and wishes to recall
United Nations General Assembly resolution 67/19 of 29 November 2012 according Palestine nonmember observer State status in the United Nations. In this regard, Palestine is a State recognized by
the United Nations General Assembly on behalf of the international community.

________
Refer to depositary notification C.N.58.2015.TREATIES-XXVI.2 of 23 January 2015
(Communication: Canada).
1

Attention: Treaty Services of Ministries of Foreign Affairs and of international organizations

concerned. Depositary notifications are issued in electronic format only. Depositary notifications are
made available to the Permanent Missions to the United Nations in the United Nations Treaty
Collection on the Internet at https://treaties.un.org, under "Depositary Notifications (CNs)". In addition,
the Permanent Missions, as well as other interested individuals, can subscribe to receive depositary
notifications by e-mail through the Treaty Section's "Automated Subscription Services", which is also
available at https://treaties.un.org.

-2-

(XXVI.2)

As a State Party to the Convention on Prohibitions or Restrictions on the Use of Certain

Conventional Weapons which may be deemed to be Excessively Injurious or to have Indiscriminate
Effects and Protocols I and III, which enter into force on 5 July 2015, the State of Palestine will
exercise its rights and honor its obligations with respect to all States Parties. The State of Palestine
trusts that its rights and obligations will be equally respected by its fellow States Parties.

9 February 2015

Attention: Treaty Services of Ministries of Foreign Affairs and of international organizations

concerned. Depositary notifications are issued in electronic format only. Depositary notifications are
made available to the Permanent Missions to the United Nations in the United Nations Treaty
Collection on the Internet at https://treaties.un.org, under "Depositary Notifications (CNs)". In addition,
the Permanent Missions, as well as other interested individuals, can subscribe to receive depositary
notifications by e-mail through the Treaty Section's "Automated Subscription Services", which is also
available at https://treaties.un.org.

Reference: C.N.109.2015.TREATIES-XXII.1 (Depositary Notification)

CONVENTION ON THE RECOGNITION AND ENFORCEMENT OF FOREIGN
ARBITRAL AWARDS
NEW YORK, 10 JUNE 1958
STATE OF PALESTINE: COMMUNICATION 1
The Secretary-General of the United Nations, acting in his capacity as depositary,
communicates the following:
The above action was effected on 6 February 2015.
(Original: English)
The Permanent Observer of the State of Palestine to the United Nations presents his
compliments to the Secretary-General of the United Nations, in his capacity as Depositary, and has the
honor to refer to depositary notification C.N.61.2015.TREATIES-XXII.1, dated 23 January 2015,
conveying a communication of Canada regarding the accession of the State of Palestine to the
Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards, dated 10 June 1958.
The Government of the State of Palestine regrets the position of Canada and wishes to recall
United Nations General Assembly resolution 67/19 of 29 November 2012 according Palestine nonmember observer State status in the United Nations. In this regard, Palestine is a State recognized by
the United Nations General Assembly on behalf of the international community.
As a State Party to the Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral
Awards, which enters into force on 2 April 2015, the State of Palestine will exercise its rights and honor
its obligations with respect to all States Parties. The State of Palestine trusts that its rights and
obligations will be equally respected by its fellow States Parties.

9 February 2015

________
Refer to depositary notification C.N.61.2015.TREATIES-XXII.1 of 23 January 2015
(Communication: Canada).
1

Attention: Treaty Services of Ministries of Foreign Affairs and of international organizations

concerned. Depositary notifications are issued in electronic format only. Depositary notifications are
made available to the Permanent Missions to the United Nations in the United Nations Treaty
Collection on the Internet at https://treaties.un.org, under "Depositary Notifications (CNs)". In addition,
the Permanent Missions, as well as other interested individuals, can subscribe to receive depositary
notifications by e-mail through the Treaty Section's "Automated Subscription Services", which is also
available at https://treaties.un.org.

Reference: C.N.108.2015.TREATIES-XXI.6.a (Depositary Notification)

AGREEMENT RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF PART XI OF THE
UNITED NATIONS CONVENTION ON THE LAW OF THE SEA OF 10
DECEMBER 1982
NEW YORK, 28 JULY 1994
STATE OF PALESTINE: COMMUNICATION 1
The Secretary-General of the United Nations, acting in his capacity as depositary,
communicates the following:
The above action was effected on 6 February 2015.
(Original: English)
The Permanent Observer of the State of Palestine to the United Nations presents his
compliments to the Secretary-General of the United Nations, in his capacity as Depositary, and has the
honor to refer to depositary notification C.N.56.2015.TREATIES-XXI.6.a, dated 23 January 2015,
conveying a communication of Canada regarding the accession of the State of Palestine to the
Agreement relating to the implementation of Part XI of the United Nations Convention on the Law of
the Sea of 10 December 1982, dated 28 July 1994.
The Government of the State of Palestine regrets the position of Canada and wishes to recall
United Nations General Assembly resolution 67/19 of 29 November 2012 according Palestine nonmember observer State status in the United Nations. In this regard, Palestine is a State recognized by
the United Nations General Assembly on behalf of the international community.
As a State Party to the Agreement relating to the implementation of Part XI of the United
Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea of 10 December 1982, which entered into force on 1
February 2015, the State of Palestine will exercise its rights and honor its obligations with respect to all
States Parties. The State of Palestine trusts that its rights and obligations will be equally respected by its
fellow States Parties.
9 February 2015

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Refer to depositary notification C.N.56.2015.TREATIES-XXI.6.a of 23 January 2015
(Communication: Canada).
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concerned. Depositary notifications are issued in electronic format only. Depositary notifications are
made available to the Permanent Missions to the United Nations in the United Nations Treaty
Collection on the Internet at https://treaties.un.org, under "Depositary Notifications (CNs)". In addition,
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available at https://treaties.un.org.

Reference: C.N.107.2015.TREATIES-XXI.6 (Depositary Notification)

UNITED NATIONS CONVENTION ON THE LAW OF THE SEA

MONTEGO BAY, 10 DECEMBER 1982
STATE OF PALESTINE: COMMUNICATION 1
The Secretary-General of the United Nations, acting in his capacity as depositary,
communicates the following:
The above action was effected on 6 February 2015.
(Original: English)
The Permanent Observer of the State of Palestine to the United Nations presents his
compliments to the Secretary-General of the United Nations, in his capacity as Depositary, and has the
honor to refer to depositary notification C.N.55.2015.TREATIES-XXI.6, dated 23 January 2015,
conveying a communication of Canada regarding the accession of the State of Palestine to the United
Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, dated 10 December 1982.
The Government of the State of Palestine regrets the position of Canada and wishes to recall
United Nations General Assembly resolution 67/19 of 29 November 2012 according Palestine nonmember observer State status in the United Nations. In this regard, Palestine is a State recognized by
the United Nations General Assembly on behalf of the international community.
As a State Party to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, which entered into
force on 1 February 2015, the State of Palestine will exercise its rights and honor its obligations with
respect to all States Parties. The State of Palestine trusts that its rights and obligations will be equally
respected by its fellow States Parties.
9 February 2015

________
Refer to depositary notification C.N.55.2015.TREATIES-XXI.6 of 23 January 2015
(Communication: Canada).
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Attention: Treaty Services of Ministries of Foreign Affairs and of international organizations

concerned. Depositary notifications are issued in electronic format only. Depositary notifications are
made available to the Permanent Missions to the United Nations in the United Nations Treaty
Collection on the Internet at https://treaties.un.org, under "Depositary Notifications (CNs)". In addition,
the Permanent Missions, as well as other interested individuals, can subscribe to receive depositary
notifications by e-mail through the Treaty Section's "Automated Subscription Services", which is also
available at https://treaties.un.org.

Reference: C.N.105.2015.TREATIES-XVIII.13 (Depositary Notification)

AGREEMENT ON THE PRIVILEGES AND IMMUNITIES OF THE
INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL COURT
NEW YORK, 9 SEPTEMBER 2002
STATE OF PALESTINE: COMMUNICATION 1
The Secretary-General of the United Nations, acting in his capacity as depositary,
communicates the following:
The above action was effected on 6 February 2015.
(Original: English)
The Permanent Observer of the State of Palestine to the United Nations presents his
compliments to the Secretary-General of the United Nations, in his capacity as Depositary, and has the
honor to refer to depositary notification C.N.62.2015.TREATIES-XVIII.13, dated 23 January 2015,
conveying a communication of Canada regarding the accession of the State of Palestine to the
Agreement on the Privileges and Immunities of the International Criminal Court, dated 9 September
2002.
The Government of the State of Palestine regrets the position of Canada and wishes to recall
United Nations General Assembly resolution 67/19 of 29 November 2012 according Palestine nonmember observer State status in the United Nations. In this regard, Palestine is a State recognized by
the United Nations General Assembly on behalf of the international community.
As a State Party to the Agreement on the Privileges and Immunities of the International
Criminal Court, which entered into force on 1 February 2015, the State of Palestine will exercise its
rights and honor its obligations with respect to all States Parties. The State of Palestine trusts that its
rights and obligations will be equally respected by its fellow States Parties.
9 February 2015

________
Refer to depositary notification C.N.62.2015.TREATIES-XVIII.13 of 23 January 2015
(Communication: Canada).
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Attention: Treaty Services of Ministries of Foreign Affairs and of international organizations

concerned. Depositary notifications are issued in electronic format only. Depositary notifications are
made available to the Permanent Missions to the United Nations in the United Nations Treaty
Collection on the Internet at https://treaties.un.org, under "Depositary Notifications (CNs)". In addition,
the Permanent Missions, as well as other interested individuals, can subscribe to receive depositary
notifications by e-mail through the Treaty Section's "Automated Subscription Services", which is also
available at https://treaties.un.org.