× Information on this section of ECOLEX comes from the InforMEA Portal which compiled information from MEA Secretariats with the support of the European Union. The accuracy of the information displayed is the responsibility of the originating data source. In case of discrepancy the information as displayed on the respective MEA website prevails. Decision XXIII/24: Difficulties faced by Iraq as a new party Document type Decision Reference number XXIII/24 Date Nov 25, 2011 SourceUNEP, InforMEA Status Active Subject Waste & hazardous substances, Air & atmosphere Treaty Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer (Sep 16, 1987) Meeting Twenty-Third Meeting of the Parties Website ozone.unep.org Abstract Noting with appreciation Iraq’s efforts to comply with the requirements of the Vienna Convention for the Protection of the Ozone Layer and the Montreal Protocol and all its amendments, Recognizing the continued difficulties faced by Iraq as the result of its becoming a party to the Vienna Convention and the Montreal Protocol and all its amendments shortly before key phase‑out dates, Recognizing also the security situation and the political, economic and social difficulties faced by Iraq over the past two decades, Acknowledging Iraq’s commitment to phasing out ozone-depleting substances under the Montreal Protocol and its amendments within a limited time frame, To urge all exporting countries to liaise with the Government of Iraq, as feasible, prior to the export of any ozone-depleting substances to Iraq in order to support the local authorities in controlling the import of ozone-depleting substances and combating illegal trade; To note the need for extra security and attention to logistical difficulties in the implementation of phase-out projects in Iraq, including resources adequate to enable implementing agency personnel to operate in the country; To request the implementing agencies to continue to take into account Iraq’s special situation and to provide it with appropriate assistance;