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Agreement between the Government of the Kingdom of Thailand and the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam on the Delimitation of the Maritime Boundary between the two Countries in the Gulf of Thailand

Document type
Bilateral
Field of application
Regional/restricted
Date
Aug 9, 1997
Source
FAO, FAOLEX;  IUCN (ID: TRE-152661)
Place of adoption
Bangkok
Language
English
Subject
Sea
Keyword
Coastal zone management Zoning International agreement-text Navigation Continental shelf EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone Maritime zone
Abstract

In the Gulf of Thailand the boundary of the Continental Shelf shall be a straight line drawn from points indicated in article 1. A detailed explanation of the points is given. This maritime boundary shall also constitute boundary the EEZ of Thailand and the EEZ of Viet Nam. The Parties to this Agreement shall enter into negotiation with Malaysia in order to settle tripartite claims regarding the Continental Shelf. Each party recognises and acknowledges the jurisdiction and sovereign rights of the other country over the latter's continental shelf and EEZ within boundaries established by the present Agreement. (6 articles)

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Countries Entry into force
Thailand -
Viet Nam -