Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
09NASSAU419
2009-07-14 18:37:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Embassy Nassau
Cable title:
CUBA AND BAHAMAS TALK SEA BORDERS
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UNCLAS NASSAU 000419
SIPDIS
STATE FOR WHA/CAR AND WHA/CCA
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PBTS PGOV PREL CU BF
SUBJECT: CUBA AND BAHAMAS TALK SEA BORDERS
(U) The GCOB recently concluded a "successful round" of preliminary
negotiations to define maritime boundaries with Cuba, according to a
Ministry of Foreign Affairs statement. The discussions began in
Havana June 10. Technical experts also discussed other maritime
legal issues in the context of sea boundary delimitation, including
search and rescue missions, illegal trafficking of drugs and
migrants, management of trans-boundary resources, such as fisheries
and oil and gas, and scientific research cooperation. A further
round of discussions with Cuba is expected "within months".
According to the statement, The Bahamas "will eventually pursue
boundary negotiations" with the U.S., the United Kingdom on behalf
of the Turks & Caicos Islands, and Haiti.
ZUNIGA-BROWN