Lebanon and Cyprus have finalized a long-delayed maritime boundary agreement, opening the door for offshore energy cooperation and potential gas exploration that could support Lebanon’s economic recovery and strengthen ties with the EU

President Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish-Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman wrapped up their first meeting, agreeing to hold a joint session with UN envoy María Angela Holguín Cuéllar during her December visit to Cyprus.

During their Athens talks, the two leaders emphasized closer cooperation ahead of Cyprus’s 2026 EU Council Presidency and discussed regional, energy, and bilateral priorities

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Both sides reiterated their commitment to the ambitious project, officially known as the Great Sea Interconnector (GSI), which is envisioned as first linking Israel's power grid with Cyprus.

Christodoulides called the project a matter of geostrategic importance while stressing that Nicosia will honor every obligation it has undertaken.

Following dinner, Cypriot President Christodoulides and Turkey's Foreign Minister Fidan held a private meeting that lasted around an hour.

Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides announced that Iran has asked Cyprus to deliver a message to Israel — a request he confirmed will be carried out.

Cypriot media have Christodoulides calling for direct talks between them regarding Cyprus problem, EU-Turkey relations