Cyprus Times

Israeli Delegation to Cyprus for Aphrodite-Isai Gas Field Agreement

Published January 20, 2026, 15:07
Israeli Delegation to Cyprus for Aphrodite-Isai Gas Field Agreement

An Israeli delegation, comprising officials from the Ministries of Energy, Finance, and Justice, is set to visit Cyprus to advance an agreement regarding the joint exploitation of the Aphrodite and Isai natural gas fields. This agreement is considered a crucial step towards deepening energy cooperation between Israel and Cyprus and is linked to the broader energy planning of the Eastern Mediterranean, including gas exports via Egypt. The Israeli Minister of Energy emphasized the strategic importance of natural gas for his country.