The Cooperation Forum is the main avenue for user States , the shipping industry and other stakeholders to be invited to meet and hold open discussion with the littoral States. It serves to promote general dialogue and exchange of views on issues of common interest in the Straits. In this respect, the Cooperation Forum is a useful avenue for the littoral States to gather feedback from users of the Straits on a coordinated basis.
The Cooperation Forum will also facilitate more concrete and practical cooperation between the littoral States and user States, shipping industry and other stakeholders in the maintenance of safety of navigation and environmental protection in the Straits. Through the Cooperation Forum, ideas may be met for new projects to further enhance safety and environmental protection in the Straits.
RULES OF PROCEDURES : Cooperation Forum
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