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Agreement between the Hellenic Republic and the Italian Republic on the delimitation of the respective continental shelf areas of the two States

Document type
Bilateral
Field of application
Regional/restricted
Date
May 24, 1977
Source
FAO, FAOLEX;  IUCN (ID: TRE-148917)
Title (French)

L'accord entre la Republique Hellenique et la Republique Italienne sur la delimitation des zones du plateau continental propres à chacun des deux Etats

Place of adoption
Athens
Language
French
Entry into force
Nov 12, 1980
Subject
Sea, Mineral resources
Keyword
Court/tribunal Continental shelf International agreement-text Mining Dispute settlement
Abstract

The Agreement establishes the boundary line between the continental shelf areas of Italy and Greece, in accordance with the principle of the median line. The boundary line is demarcated by the arcs of a great circle which join the points listed out in article I, paragraph 1 of the Agreement. Furthermore, the mentioned boundary line shall be drawn by taking into account the nautical maps referred to in article I, paragraph 2. Article II regards mineral deposits and other natural resources existing on both sides of the boundary line hereby defined. In addition, the Contracting Parties shall undertake all possible measures to ensure that the exploration of their respective continental shelf areas and the exploitation of related natural resources do not adversely affect the ecological balance. Article IV concerns the settlement of disputes that may arise relating to the interpretation or application of this Agreement. Priority shall be given to the diplomatic channel. In case of failure of the latter, the dispute may be submitted by either Contracting Party to the International Court of Justice or to any other international body chosen by mutual consent.

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Countries Entry into force
Greece -
Italy -