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Rockstar · 07-13-11, 11:24 AM

Actually maritime borders have existed, in fact Lebanon agreed to it with Cyprus in 2007. But now that gas fields have been discovered just outside that agreed upon border. They seem to want to claim it was a mistake and didn't really mean to agree to the southern border and are trying to work around it because their parliment didn't ratify it.

Now that the real nature and size of these gas fields are known they cry foul.

Another good example why governments sign treaties but do not ratify them.

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07-13-11, 11:24 AM	#3
Rockstar In the Brig Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Zendia Bar & Grill Posts: 12,614 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Actually maritime borders have existed, in fact Lebanon agreed to it with Cyprus in 2007. But now that gas fields have been discovered just outside that agreed upon border. They seem to want to claim it was a mistake and didn't really mean to agree to the southern border and are trying to work around it because their parliment didn't ratify it. Now that the real nature and size of these gas fields are known they cry foul. Another good example why governments sign treaties but do not ratify them. . Last edited by Rockstar; 07-13-11 at 11:36 AM.