PUTRAJAYA NOV.25: The Malaysia-Singapore Joint Technical Committee (MSJTC) met virtually on 23 November 2021 to continue discussions on the implementation of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) Judgment on Pedra Branca, Middle Rocks and South Ledge.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said, the Malaysian delegation was led by Tan Sri Muhammad Shahrul Ikram Yaakob, Secretary-General of the Ministry and the Singapore delegation was led by Chee Wee Kiong, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Singapore.
“The Meeting continued discussions on related issues arising from the ICJ Judgment on the Case Concerning Sovereignty over Pedra Branca, Middle Rocks and South Ledge.
“The Meeting endorsed the Terms of Reference (TOR) for the Sub-Committee on Maritime Boundary Delimitation of Pedra Branca, Middle Rocks and South Ledge. The Meeting also agreed that the Sub-Committee will continue its work in accordance with the TOR,” said the Ministry in its statement here today.
The statement added, Malaysia and Singapore remain committed to resolving maritime boundary issues between the two countries. The Meeting has agreed that the Tenth MSJTC Meeting will be hosted by Malaysia in 2022. –Malaysia World News
