The clearest area of achievement under the Comprehensive Program has been the joint exploitation and development of natural resources for the economies of the member countries.

It provided for the joint exploitation of petroleum resources in a part of the Timor Sea seabed which were claimed by both Australia and Indonesia.

It also proposed that claimants seek "an agreement for joint exploitation of the Spratlys' natural resources".

The prospect of a joint exploitation of oil and gas fields off Cyprus, as well as now the world's longest subsea electric power cable have also brought the two countries closer together.

The large oil and gas field, and the opportunities of joint exploitation, have brought the two countries closer together.

A contract for the joint exploitation of these resources was signed on March 14, 1990, with Kuwaiti and Soviet interests and major oil companies, notably Exxon and Mobil.

The prospects of joint exploitation of oil and gas fields off Cyprus, as well as cooperation in the world's longest sub-sea electric power cable has strengthened relations between the countries.

It is exceptionally important that, for example, environment, transport, various networks and joint exploitation of the Baltic's resources are discussed and planned in a common Baltic spirit.

However, both countries have come to an agreement to put aside the border dispute and allow for the joint exploitation of natural resources of the disputed area.

The agreement allows for joint exploitation and benefit of natural resources in the joint development area.