12/10/2022 (Agence Europe) – On Wednesday 12 October, EU High Representative Josep Borrell welcomed the announcement of an agreement between Lebanon and Israel on the delineation of their maritime border, praising the “constructive spirit” of both countries and the role played by the United States. According to him, this agreement is an “important milestone”. “We encourage the parties to continue engaging constructively, including towards regional energy cooperation and development. This is essential in times of international security challenges and global energy crisis”, he stressed. This agreement should remove obstacles to the exploitation of gas fields. Mr Borrell said the EU was ready to continue developing its partnerships with Israel and Lebanon and to support regional cooperation efforts. (CG)