Agreement between Egypt and Cyprus concerning the delimitation of the Exclusive Economic Zone.
Type of law
Agreement
Abstract
This Agreement is composed of 5 articles and 1 Annex. The Exclusive Economic Zone shall be measured by the median line of which every point is equidistant from the nearest points on the baseline of the two parties as illustrated in the attached map (art. 1). In case of the existence of common natural resources extending between the EEZ of the two countries, the Parties shall collaborate in order to reach an agreement on the modalities of the exploitation of these resources (art. 2). If any of the two Parties intends to delimitate the EEZ with another country, this shall be communicated to the other before signing the definitive agreement, especially if this delimitation is in connection with coordinates 1 and 8 indicated in the aforementioned Map (art. 30). In case of any dispute, the parties shall appeal to diplomatic canals and to arbitration (art. 4). Definition and delimitation of the median line (annex I).
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Date of text
Entry into force notes
This Agreement enters into force after the exchange of ratification documents between both countries.
Notes
Resolution No. 35 of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs shall implement the Agreement between Egypt and Cyprus concerning the delimitation of the EEZ.
Repealed
No
Serial Imprint
Official Gazette No. 21, 20 May 2004, 5 pp.
Source language
English
Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
اتفاق بين جمهورية مصر العربية والجمهورية القبرصية حول تحديد المنطقة الإقتصادية الخالصة