The Lebanese Council of Ministers approved yesterday the demarcation of the maritime border between Lebanon and Cyprus. The matter is now expected to be submitted to Parliament for ratification.
According to a post by “Observe Lebanon”, this move could bring about significant developments in regional energy exploration and cooperation.
“As Lebanon faces its own economic challenges, consolidating its maritime borders can to strengthen its bargaining position in potential resource extraction”is reported.
🇱🇧 | 🇨🇾 The Lebanese Cabinet approved an agreement with Cyprus regarding the demarcation of maritime borders between Lebanon and Cyprus. This move could have significant implications for regional energy exploration and cooperation. As Lebanon grapples with its own economy… pic.twitter.com/0CnnvwKWT6
— Observe Lebanon (@ObserveLebanon) October 23, 2025
It is recalled that the demarcation agreement was pending since 2007 and defined the maritime EEZ by a “median line” which defined six points, but ambiguities remainedespecially around the points 1 and 6 and the matter was temporarily set aside “on hold” until the demarcations with neighboring countries (Syria, Israel) are completed.
His Works Committee Lebanon had suggested inviting foreign experts and legal authorities, even natural resource experts, in order to clarify technically and legally issues about how surfaces are calculated.
His government Lebanon he even called you cautious technique and legal review before any new commitment or signature is made with Cyprusas the issue has a clear sovereign dimension and may also affect the demarcation with Syria.
Source :Skai
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