Agreement between the Government of the Republic of India and the Government of the Republic of Indonesia relating to the Delimitation of the Continental Shelf Boundary between the two Countries, 1974

The Parties establish a the maritime boundary of the Indian and the Indonesian continental shelf in the area between Great Nicobar (India) and Sumatra (Indonesia) as the straight lines connecting specified Points. The coordinates of the Points specified are geographical coordinates and the straight lines connecting them are indicated on the chart attached as Annexure 'A' to this Agreement. The actual location of the above-mentioned Points at sea shall be determined by a method to be mutually agreed upon by the competent authorities of the two Governments. If any single geological petroleum or natural gas structure or field, or other mineral deposit of whatever character. Exploitation of resources extending over the boundary shall be subject to agreement and the benefits arising from such exploitation will be equitably shared.