Unofficial translation:





Dear Mr. Hamidreza Ghaffarzadeh,



Hereby we inform you that a "Caspian Seal Conservation Action Plan" is
being approved as guidance for voluntary adherence by the Caspian states. The
Plan has been revised and finalized in accordance with recommendations,
received from Caspian experts, and it is ready for implementation.



With respect,

M. Akmuradov,
Minister of Nature Protection of Turkmenistan
CEP National Focal Point
Current Chairperson CEP Steering Committee

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