Officials from Ghana and Ivory Coast will meet today to try and draw their maritime border amicably before seeking international arbitration. Ivorian Interior Minister Desire Tagro on Tuesday said he was confident that the two countries would work in the same spirit that guided the demarcation of the land boundaries. Ivory Coast has for years sought to clarify the offshore border with Ghana, but recently renewed its efforts by petitioning the United Nations after Ghana’s oil find. Mr. Tagro has however denied suggestions that Ghana’s oil find is a motivation for his country’s action. Lands and Natural Resources Minister, Collins Dauda, will represent Ghana at the talks. Both countries have submitted proposals on their sea boundary to the United Nations, which would be called upon to mediate if talks break down. Source: Myjoyonline.com/Ghana