Cyprus and Lebanon have signed an agreement delimiting their exclusive economic zones, closing a gap of nearly 20 years and substantially upgrading Cyprus’s sovereign rights whilst strengthening the overall framework for energy security and connectivity in the region.
President Nikos Christodoulides travelled to Beirut at the invitation of President Joseph Aoun to sign the EEZ delimitation agreement and push forward exploration of an electrical interconnection between the two countries through the creation of technical teams and a feasibility study.
Diplomatic sources who spoke to Philenews said the agreement confirms Cyprus’s role as a stable and reliable player in the Eastern Mediterranean.
The deal strengthens Cyprus’s sovereign rights over its EEZ, reinforces the broader framework for energy security and connectivity in the region, and serves as a pillar of stability during a period of heightened challenges, according to the sources.
It also sends a clear political message about Cyprus’s ability to reach agreements with its neighbours based on international law and mutual respect, the sources said.
Government sources pointed to the strong momentum in Cyprus-Lebanon relations, noting the frequency of contacts in recent months.
These included two visits by Christodoulides to Beirut in 2025 – he was the first leader to visit Aoun just hours after his election – Aoun’s visit to Cyprus in July, and a meeting between the two leaders on the sidelines of the 80th UN General Assembly.
The same sources said this level of contact, and more importantly its transformation into developments of historic significance, confirms that Lebanon and Cyprus are pursuing a relationship of strategic character.
Cyprus is not only the closest EU member state but also a reliable partner for advancing Euro-Lebanese relations, according to the sources.
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