RIYADH — Secretary Common of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi referred to as on Iraq to withdraw the record of coordinates and the map lodged with the United Nations, which embody claims relating to Iraqi maritime zones.
In a press release, Albudaiwi emphasised that these coordinates and the map characterize an infringement upon the sovereignty of the State of Kuwait over its maritime areas and shoals, together with Fasht Al Qaid and Fasht Al A’aij. He expressed hope that Iraq would take the initiative to evaluate and withdraw the record of coordinates and the map as a way to bolster mutual belief, assist the soundness of relations, and enshrine dedication to related authorized and worldwide rules.
The GCC chief underscored the significance of resorting the foundations and rules of worldwide regulation and the provisions of the 1982 United Nations Conference on the Legislation of the Sea (UNCLOS), in a way per the understandings, agreements, and bilateral memoranda of understanding concluded between the 2 international locations when coping with such points and issues.
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Albudaiwi additionally reaffirmed the content material of the ultimate assertion issued by the forty sixth session of the GCC Supreme Council. This consists of the GCC’s steadfast positions and former resolutions relating to Iraq’s respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Kuwait, its categorical rejection of any infringement upon Kuwait’s sovereignty over all its lands, islands, and related shoals, in addition to its total maritime zones, and the emphasis on adhering to bilateral and worldwide commitments, agreements, and all related United Nations resolutions.
“The GCC and the Republic of Iraq are sure by deep-rooted historic relations and shut ties primarily based on mutual respect and good neighborliness,” Albudaiwi mentioned, noting that such claims don’t contribute to strengthening the course of cooperation and bilateral relations between the 2 sides.
