Joint Statement By the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Indonesia and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Singapore

TECHNICAL DISCUSSIONS ON MARITIME BOUNDARIES

BETWEEN THE REPUBLIC OF INDONESIA AND

THE REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE IN THE EASTERN PART OF

THE STRAIT OF SINGAPORE

SEVENTH ROUND

2-3 JULY 2013

SINGAPORE

JOINT PRESS STATEMENT

1.       The delegations of the Governments of the Republic of Indonesia and the Republic of Singapore held the Seventh Round of Technical Discussions on Maritime Boundaries in the Eastern Part of the Strait of Singapore in Singapore on 2 – 3 July 2013, as a follow-up to the Sixth Round of Technical Discussions, held in Lombok on 14 – 15 March 2013.

2.       The Indonesian delegation was led by Mr. Octavino Alimudin, Director for Treaties on Political, Security and Territorial Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The Singapore delegation was led by Mr. Pang Khang Chau, Director-General (International Affairs Division), Attorney-General’s Chambers.

3.       At the Seventh Round of Technical Discussions, the delegations continued discussions on the Terms of Reference and other issues relating to the territorial sea boundary in the eastern part of the Strait of Singapore.

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

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MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS, REPUBLIC OF INDONESIA

MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS, REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE

3 JULY 2013