ACTIVITY OF THE CASPIAN STATES REGARDING TO ENSURING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE AKTAU CONVENTION

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ACTIVITY OF THE CASPIAN STATES REGARDING TO ENSURING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE AKTAU CONVENTION

Journal Title: Scientific Research - Year 2024, Vol 4, Issue 2

Abstract

Abstract This article discusses the main aspects of the Aktau Convention and the mechanisms for applying the Aktau Convention. The Aktau Convention imposed certain obligations on the Caspian states. All Caspian states have ratified the Aktau Convention. On the basis of the Aktau Convention, the Caspian states carry out cooperative activities in the Caspian Sea. The first article of the Convention on the Legal Status of the Caspian Sea states that "the Caspian Sea is a body of water surrounded by the land territories of the parties." That is, on the one hand, the expression "Caspian Sea" is used in the text, but it is emphasized that this expression is conditional in the specific definition. So, the water area called "sea" is presented as "basin". This is done thoughtfully. Because if the document unambiguously presents the Caspian as a sea, then the conditions of the UN regarding the law of the sea should be applied to the Caspian as well. This primarily includes the requirement that water areas not exceed 12 miles. The exclusive economic zone should not exceed 200 miles. Apart from these, states that are not located on the Caspian coast should also have access to the Caspian Sea. A large state could place military facilities in the Caspian Sea, etc.

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Eltun Ismayilli

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EP ID EP749616
DOI 10.36719/2789-6919/30/28-33
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