Joint Press Statement: Technical Discussions on Maritime boundaries between the Republic of Indonesia and the Republic of Singapore in the Eastern part of the Strait of Singapore, Third Round, 12-13 July 2012, Singapore

1. The delegations of the Governments of the Republic of Indonesia and the Republic of Singapore held the Third Technical Discussions on Maritime Boundaries in the Eastern Part of the Strait of Singapore in Singapore on 12 – 13 July 2012, as a follow-up to the Second Technical Discussions, held in Bali on 8 – 9 February 2012.

2. The Indonesian delegation was led by Mr. Rachmat Budiman, Director for Treaties on Political Security and Territorial Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The Singapore delegation was led by Mr. Lionel Yee, Second Solicitor-General, Attorney-General's Chambers.

3. At the Third Technical Discussions, the delegations continued discussions on the Terms of Reference and other issues relating to the maritime boundaries between the two countries.

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

MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS, REPUBLIC OF INDONESIA
MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS, REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE

13 JULY 2012

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