Baghdad: The Kuwait-Iraq legal and technical committee on maritime borders demarcation beyond marker No. 162 held its 11th meeting on Tuesday in the Iraqi capital, Baghdad. The meeting marks a significant step in the ongoing discussions between Kuwait and Iraq aimed at resolving the maritime boundary issues that have long persisted between the two neighboring nations.
According to Kuwait News Agency, the two sides emphasized the importance of continued regular meetings of the committee to ensure the demarcation of the maritime borders beyond marker No. 162. This process is to be carried out in accordance with international law principles and the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). Kuwait's Ministry of Foreign Affairs highlighted the commitment of both countries to adhere to these international guidelines as they work towards a resolution.
The Kuwaiti delegation to the meeting was led by Deputy Prime Minister Ambassador Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah. The Iraqi side was headed by Undersecretary of the Foreign Ministry for Bilateral Relations Ambassador Mohammad Hussein Bahar Al-Oloum. Both leaders underscored the necessity of these discussions in fostering better bilateral relations and ensuring peaceful coexistence in the region.