Qatar and Bahrain reply in borderline dispute

Doha presented to the International Court of Justice its reply to Bahrain's written request concerning marine borders and the disputes between the two countries.

The court is to soon discuss two countries' replies, then it will decide on its future procedures. Qatar said that it will adhere to the court's decision in its dispute with Bahrain.

Bahrain agreed to authorize the court to look into the case, considering this a step toward solving the border dispute through peaceful means, according to the agreement signed in 1990 between the countries.