Joint Press Statement: The Second Technical Discussions on Maritime Boundaries between the Republic of Indonesia and the Republic of Singapore in the Eastern Part of The Strait of Singapore, Bali (8-9 February 2012)

The delegations of the Governments of the Republic of Indonesia and the Republic of Singapore held the Second Technical Discussions on Maritime Boundaries in the Eastern Part of the Strait of Singapore in Bali on 8-9 February 2012, as a follow-up to the First Technical Discussions, held in Singapore on 13-14 June 2011.

The Indonesian delegation was led by Mr. Rachmat Budiman, Director for Treaties on Political Security and Territorial Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The Singapore delegation was led by Mr. Lionel Yee, Second Solicitor-General and Director-General, International Affairs Division, Attorney-General's Chambers.

At the Second Technical Discussions, the delegations focused on the elements of the Terms of Reference for the Maritime Boundary Delimitation between the two countries.

Both Heads of Delegation acknowledged that the significant progress reached at the Discussions would contribute to strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries.

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MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF THE REPUBLIC OF INDONESIA
MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF THE REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE
9 FEBRUARY 2012