EEZ Delimitation Agreement: A New Era of Cooperation between Cyprus and Lebanon
November 27, 2025
The agreement on the delimitation of the EEZ between the Republic of Cyprus and Lebanon holds strategic importance, sending messages to Turkey and other regional players. Presidents Christodoulides and Aoun emphasized the importance of cooperation and invited other countries to participate. This agreement paves the way for negotiations with Syria for EEZ delimitation. Additionally, the electrical connectivity between the two countries will progress with funding from Gulf nations and the World Bank. Lastly, there are plans to strengthen Lebanon's armed forces and release funding from the EU.