President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih on Friday welcomed the ITLOS special chamber ruling in the Maldives' maritime border dispute with Mauritius, which drew an equidistance line excluding Blenheim Reef as a base point. The decision, final and binding, gives the Maldives a fully internationally recognised, dispute-free border.
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This ruling is not just a victory for the Maldives, but it is also a recognition of our commitment to following international rules and norms… We are committed to playing our part in the international community and upholding the law,
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As a result of the ruling, the Maldives received a larger share of the disputed waters, totalling 92,563 square metres.
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While the country retained an area of 47,232 square metres, it would also lose approximately 45,331 square metres from its traditionally claimed Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).
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While the country retained an area of 47,232 square metres, it would also lose approximately 45,331 square metres from its traditionally claimed Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).
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