Agreement between the Government of Solomon Islands and the Government of the Republic of Fiji Concerning their Maritime Boundaries.

The Government of Solomon Islands hereby ratifies the Agreement between the Government of Solomon Islands and the Government of the Republic of Fiji Concerning their Maritime Boundaries, which is attached to the Instrument. The purpose of the Agreement is to establish in accordance with international law, the maritime boundary between the Republic of Fiji and the Solomon Islands. The Agreements sets out the line of delimitation between the exclusive economic zones and continental shelves over which each State respectively exercises sovereign rights and jurisdiction in accordance with international law. The Parties agree on equitable sharing of benefits of exploitation of of liquid hydrocarbon, natural gas, or other mineral lies on the maritime boundary median line. Any dispute between the parties concerning the interpretation or application of this Agreement shall be settled peacefully through consultation and negotiations between the Parties or through negotiation in accordance with international law as agreed to by the Parties. Each Party shall notify the other of the completion of its national procedures to bring this Agreement into force. This Agreement shall enter into force on the date of the later note in an exchange of notes between Parties indicating that each Party has completed its national procedures for the entry into force of this Agreement.