Lebanon and Cyprus formally signed a maritime border demarcation agreement on Wednesday, marking a major step in bilateral relations and paving the way for expanded energy exploration in the eastern Mediterranean. Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides signed the agreement at Lebanon's presidential palace.
Speaking at a joint press conference, President Aoun described the agreement as a culmination of sustained efforts to define the exclusive economic zone between both nations, noting that it will enable deeper cooperation in maritime resource exploration.
Aoun emphasized that adherence to international law strengthens bilateral ties, adding that Lebanon and Cyprus are naturally linked by the geography of the Mediterranean, as well as shared history and mutual interests.
In parallel, Aoun welcomed Christodoulides’s return visit to Beirut, noting that the Cypriot leader’s first trip to Lebanon, immediately after his election, reflected the “depth and sincerity” of relations between the two countries.
For his part, Christodoulides hailed the signing as a strategic milestone and a “historic” moment for both states. He said the agreement sends a clear political message that Cyprus and Lebanon are committed to building mutual trust and respect while opening broad prospects for future collaboration.
Looking ahead, Christodoulides said Cyprus anticipates significant new opportunities stemming from the accord, particularly in maritime resource exploration and economic partnerships across the eastern Mediterranean.
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