RIYADH, Feb 23 (KUNA) -- The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs reaffirmed categorical rejection of any claims by other parties to rights in the Saudi-Kuwaiti divided submerged zone, stressing respect for bilateral agreements, international law, and relevant United Nations resolutions.
In a press statement issued by the ministry, Saudi Arabia announced serious concern over coordinate lists and maps submitted by Iraq to the United Nations, saying they include encroachments on parts of the divided submerged zone adjacent to the Saudi-Kuwaiti Divided Zone area.
It noted the zone is jointly owned by Saudi Arabia and Kuwait under valid bilateral agreements, based on the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, which governs natural resources in the area.
Saudi Arabia also stated the submitted coordinates violate Kuwait's sovereignty over its maritime areas and water elevations, including Fisht Al-Eid and Fisht Al-Eij, which fall within Kuwaiti jurisdiction under international law and recognized boundary frameworks.
The ministry highlighted United Nations Security Council Resolution 833 of 1993, which delineated land and maritime boundaries between Kuwait and Iraq, and urged dialogue, wisdom, and responsible engagement in accordance with international law and principles of good neighborliness. (end) kns.ahm