India–Sri Lanka maritime boundary agreements
 India-Sri Lanka maritime boundaries[1] Bay of Bengal Boundary
Palk Bay Boundary
Gulf of Mannar Boundary | |
| Type | Boundary delimitation |
|---|---|
| Signed | 1974, 1976 |
| Parties |  India Sri Lanka |
| Language | English |
India–Sri Lanka maritime boundary agreements were signed in 1974 and 1976 between India and Sri Lanka to define the international maritime boundary between the two countries. Treaties on maritime boundary were necessary to facilitate law enforcement and resource management, and to avoid conflict, in the waters since both countries located closely in the Indian ocean, particularly in Palk Strait.
The first agreement was regarding the maritime boundary in waters between Adam's Bridge and the Palk Strait, and came into force on July 8, 1974.[2] The second agreement, which was signed on March 23 and entered into force on May 10, 1976, defined the maritime boundaries in the Gulf of Mannar and the Bay of Bengal.[1][3]
India, Sri Lanka and Maldives signed another agreement for determination of the tri-junction point in the Gulf of Mannar in July 1976. Later in November, India and Sri Lanka signed another agreement to extend the maritime boundary in the Gulf of Mannar.[3]
Agreements
The summarised agreements are:[3]
| Type of agreement | Signature date | Effective date |
|---|---|---|
| Boundary in historic waters of Palk Strait between the two countries and related matters | June 26/28, 1974 | July 8, 1974 |
| Maritime boundary in the Gulf of Mannar and Bay of Bengal and related matters | March 22, 1976 | May 10, 1976 |
| Determination of the tri-junction point between India, Sri Lanka and Maldives in the Gulf of Mannar | July 23/24/31, 1976 | July 31, 1976 |
| Extension of maritime boundary in the Gulf of Mannar | November 22, 1976 | February 5, 1977 |
See also
References
- ^ a b "Maritime boundaries: India-Sri Lanka" (PDF). Limit in the seas. 77. U.S. State Department. 16 February 1978. Retrieved 25 July 2018.
- ^ "Historic water boundary: India Sri Lanka" (PDF). Limits in the sea. 66. U.S. Department of State. 12 December 1975. Retrieved 25 July 2018.
- ^ a b c Jagota, S. P. (1985). Maritime Boundary. Martinus Nijhoff Publishers. p. 388. ISBN 9789024731336.