Turkey and Syria's Offshore Energy Exploration Agreement
December 31, 2025
Turkey plans to finalize an agreement with Syria for offshore energy exploration by 2026. This development could impact geopolitical balances in the Eastern Mediterranean, a region already strained by tensions over natural gas. The Turkish Energy Minister stated that a general framework for cooperation with Syria has been achieved. This partnership might help Turkey restore its regional standing. However, Greece and Cyprus express concerns due to their longstanding maritime disputes.