In December 2022, which bilateral maritime delimitation agreement did Indonesia successfully conclude with Vietnam after 12 years of diplomatic negotiations?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Delimitation of the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) Boundary in the South China Sea
- Step 1: On 22 December 2022 in Hanoi, Indonesia and Vietnam finalized the agreement on the boundary of their respective EEZs under UNCLOS 1982. Step 2. This historic agreement resolved decades of overlapping maritime claims north of the Natuna Islands, providing clarity for law enforcement against illegal fishing. Answer: Delimitation of the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) Boundary in the South China Sea. Why not the others: The continental shelf was already agreed in 2003.
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