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Agreement concerning Delimitation of the Continental Shelf between Iran and Bahrain

Document type
Bilateral
Field of application
Regional/restricted
Date
Jun 17, 1971
Source
FAO, FAOLEX;  IUCN (ID: TRE-150111)
Title (Other)

اتفاق بشأن تحديد الجرف القاري بين ايران والبحرين

Place of adoption
Bahrain
Language
English
Subject
Sea, Mineral resources
Keyword
Maritime zone Exploration Continental shelf International agreement-text Oil
Geographical area
Southern Asia, Middle East, Persian Gulf, Caspian Sea
Abstract

This Agreement between the Government of Iran and the Government of Bahrain establishes the boundary line between the respective areas of the continental shelf over which the Parties have sovereign rights in accordance with international law. The Agreement further lays down rules regarding the drilling of wells for purposes of petroleum exploitation on or near the boundary line.

Full text
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Website
www.un.org

Country/Territory/Participant

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Countries Entry into force
Bahrain -
Iran, Islamic Republic of -