Manama: The Bahraini Ministry of Foreign Affairs has declared its firm stance against any encroachment on Kuwait's maritime sovereignty. The ministry is closely observing the lists of coordinates and maps that Iraq has submitted to the United Nations, which are perceived as infringing on Kuwait's sovereign rights over its maritime zones and fixed marine elevations, specifically Fasht Al-Qaid and Fasht Al-Aij. According to Kuwait News Agency, the Bahraini Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement reaffirming Kuwait's full sovereignty over its maritime areas and elevations. The statement categorically denied any claims made by other nations that challenge this sovereignty. The ministry called on Iraq to acknowledge the historical ties between Kuwait and Iraq, emphasizing the need for both nations to act with seriousness and responsibility. It urged adherence to international law rules and the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, encouraging compliance with existing bilateral understandi ngs, agreements, and memoranda of understanding.
