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Israeli Delegation to Visit Cyprus to Advance Aphrodite-Isai Gas Field Agreement

Published January 20, 2026, 15:24
Israeli Delegation to Visit Cyprus to Advance Aphrodite-Isai Gas Field Agreement

An Israeli delegation, comprising officials from the Ministries of Energy, Finance, and Justice, will visit Cyprus to advance an agreement regarding the joint exploitation of the Aphrodite and Isai gas fields. The aim is to finalize the terms of exploitation for the transboundary reservoir, which extends into the EEZs of Cyprus and Israel. Israeli Energy Minister Eli Cohen emphasized the strategic importance of natural gas for his country and pledged to strengthen production and exports. The Aphrodite-Isai agreement is considered crucial for deepening energy cooperation between Israel and Cyprus and is linked to the broader energy planning of the Eastern Mediterranean.