"A comprehensive and unambiguous legal regime governing activities in the oceans and seas is established by the United Nations Convention which has definitively resolved the scope of territorial waters and the status of islands."
"A comprehensive and unambiguous legal regime governing activities in the oceans and seas is established by the United Nations Convention which has definitively resolved the scope of territorial waters and the status of islands.
This was stated on the occasion of the 40th anniversary session of the UN General Assembly on the adoption of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), by the Republic of Cyprus. As an island state with a long and rich maritime history, and as a peaceful state and a staunch supporter of a rules-based international order, Cyprus has always been a strong defender of the Convention."
In its statement, the Republic of Cyprus expressed its commitment and support to the Convention which, it said, established the status of the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) and a mandatory mechanism for the peaceful settlement of maritime disputes.
"Cyprus strongly safeguards its sovereignty and sovereign rights and at the same time remains firmly committed to the peaceful settlement of maritime disputes in accordance with the Convention, including the mandatory procedures provided for final and binding decisions."
Among other things, the Republic of Cyprus pointed out that the Convention has not only stood the test of time but remains as relevant as ever as a living and dynamic document capable of responding to challenges such as the issue of sea level rise related to climate change.
Finally, it calls on those States that have not yet done so to become parties to the Convention as soon as possible.
Source: KYPE
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