RIYADH: Natural resources and the Al-Durra gas field in the maritime “Divided Area” are exclusively owned by Saudi Arabia and Kuwait, Saudi Press Agency said on Tuesday, citing a foreign ministry source.
The Kingdom also renewed call for Iran to start negotiations with Riyadh and Kuwait to demarcate eastern border of the area, SPA added.
Earlier on Tuesday, Kuwait rejected Iran’s “claims” over the Al-Durra gas field, stressing that it owned exclusive rights to its natural resources along with Saudi Arabia, KUNA reported.
Like Saudi Arabia, Kuwait also called on Iran to begin negotiations over the demarcation of its maritime borders after Tehran said it was ready to begin drilling in the field.
“We categorically and totally reject Iran’s planned activities around the premises of the Durra offshore gas field,” Kuwaiti Oil Minister Saad Al-Barrak was quoted as saying by KUNA.
