🔥 Big news in the eastern Mediterranean! This Wednesday, November 26, 2025, Lebanon and Cyprus signed a historic maritime boundary agreement at the Baabda presidential palace near Beirut.
After nearly 20 years of stalled talks, Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides announced the deal at a joint press conference. The agreement finally clears the way for both countries to explore oil and gas reserves in their newly defined exclusive economic zones.
What’s next? 🤔
- 🔹 Energy exploration kicks off: Offshore drilling projects can now move forward.
- 🔹 Regional energy hub: The deal could boost the Middle East as an alternative energy corridor to Europe.
- 🔹 More collaborations ahead: Plans include telecom links, tourism partnerships, and security cooperation.
Christodoulides called the agreement a “strategic achievement,” and both leaders are already eyeing an electricity interconnection project, with a feasibility study possibly backed by the World Bank.
For young explorers, this is a reminder of how diplomacy can unlock new opportunities—powering homes, economies, and even friendships across borders. Stay tuned as Lebanon and Cyprus dive into this new era of cooperation! 🌍⚡
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Lebanon, Cyprus sign historic maritime demarcation agreement
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