INDONESIA-PHILLIPINES SEABED AND SEA BOUNDRY DISCUSSION

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP08C01297R000200220001-7
• Release Decision: RIFPUB
• Original Classification: C
• Document Page Count: 2
• Document Creation Date: December 27, 2016
• Document Release Date: August 31, 2012
• Sequence Number: 1
• Publication Date: October 11, 1973
• Content Type: CABLE

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/eP6ri. This airgram transmits one copy of various documents
related to discussions between Indonesian and Filipino
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representatives held June 14-16, 1973, in Jakarta on the
delimitation of seabed and sea boundaries between the two
2. In addition to lists of delegates and summary reports,
included is an "Agreed Record of Discussion and Understand-
ing" which states, inter alia:
"With regard to the Sulawesi (Celebes) Sea, the two
delegations recognize that it is a semi-enclosed sea
and that riparian States have special rights and interests
with respect to its resources, both living and non-living,
the preservation of the marine environment, the preven-
tion of pollution, the promotion of scientific research,
the exploration and/or exploitation of its resources as
well as the preservation of peace and security in the
area. In view of these, both delegations agteed to take
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these positions at the next conference on the Law of the Sea,
to obtain support for it and to cooperate with other countries
bordering semi-enclosed seas."
"As to the problems of delimiting the seabed boundaries
between the two countries, the delegation of Indonesia recon-
firmed its adherence to the positions it had taken at the
discussions held in Manila and New York, pamely, that the
boundary, lines should be the median line between thi?Biaelines
of the two restive archi.elagic States, namely, the baseline
ithich connects the outermost points of the oiitermos islanda
of the two countries. The Indonesian delegation indicated again,
as shown on the map annexed herewith, part of the proposed
median line, namely, between the Philippine baseline connecting
the points of Miangas and Marore (Batu Bawaikang).
In view of the limited scope of its Instruction, the
Philippine delegation made record of the Indonesian position
as stated herein, and assured that the same will be brought
to the attention of the appropriate Philippine authorities."
3. The documents should be treated as confidential.
4. Action Requested. The Department is requested to reproduce
the enclosure to this airgram for info addressees (except
Medan and Surabaya) and return one copy to Amembassy Jakarta.
GALBRAITH
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