New York: The Angola minister of Fisheries and Marine Resources, Carmen Neto, has been in New York, USA, since Monday, Jan 20, where she is conducting a working visit to the headquarters of the United Nations (UN). According to Angola Press News Agency, the Angolan official's work agenda includes the signing of an agreement on Wednesday, Jan 22, as part of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. This agreement focuses on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity in Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ Agreement), which is an international effort aimed at protecting the ocean and preventing biodiversity loss. The Angolan delegation, led by Carmen Neto, also comprises the national director for Sea Affairs and Marine Resources, TSnia Barreto, and the director of the Legal Matters and Exchange Office, Liliana Sebastio. Upon their arrival at the event venue, the delegation was greeted by the minister-counselor, Makiesse Augusto, along with senior officials from the Perm anent Mission of Angola to the United Nations in New York.