 President Makro, Excellencies, Namaskar, I congratulate President Makro on this important global initiative for oceans. India has always been a maritime civilization. Our ancient scriptures and literature talk about the gifts of the oceans, including marine life. Today, our security and prosperity are linked to oceans. India's Indo-Pacific Ocean Initiative contains marine resources as a key pillar. India supports the French initiative of a high-ambition coalition on biodiversity beyond national jurisdiction. We hope for a legally binding international treaty this year. India is committed to eliminating single-use plastic. India recently undertook a nationwide awareness campaign to clean plastic and other waste from coastal areas. 300,000 young people collected almost 13 tons of plastic waste. I have also directed our Navy to contribute 100 ship days this year to cleaning plastic waste from the seas. India will be happy to join France in launching a global initiative on single-use plastics. Thank you, President Makro.