The maritime border demarcation agreement between Lebanon and Israel under the auspices of the United States, which began negotiations approximately 11 years ago, was welcomed by a number of nations including the United Nations.
In a statement released by the White House, US President Joe Biden said: “I am proud to congratulate Israel Lebanon on officially concluding their agreement to resolve the long-running maritime border conflict, “considering that” this agreement brings us one step closer to achieving a more secure, fantastic, and secure Middle Eastern vision, which will benefit all the peoples of the region.
He stressed that “the United States will continue to work as a facilitator while the two parties are working to fulfil their obligations and implement this agreement,” reiterating that “this historic agreement will secure the interests of both Israel and Lebanon, and pave the way for a more stable and more stable region.”
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Specifically in the eastern Mediterranean, he continued, “Energy should not be a source of conflict, but rather a vehicle for cooperation, stability, security, and prosperity.”
In response, Antonio Guterres, the Secretary-General of the United Nations, emphasised in a statement his deep conviction that this step “may contribute to the region’s rising stability and the prosperity of the Israeli and Lebanese peoples.
Shabaa Coroshi, the temporary president of the UN General Assembly, welcomed the deal and called it “historic to settle the maritime dispute between Israel and Lebanon.” He added that these efforts would help to reduce military tensions, revive the economy, and develop new energy and gas sources in the region.
“The agreement was hailed by the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which also wished that it would “help to peace and stability in the eastern Mediterranean region, which is now confronting many challenges.”
The Jordanian Foreign Ministry praised the deal and emphasised that “It enables Lebanon to take advantage of the Mediterranean gas reserves, would aid the country in overcoming economic obstacles, and improves regional security and stability.
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Without participating in the signing ceremony, Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid and Lebanese President Michel Aoun signed the text of the maritime border demarcation agreement on Thursday (each individually).
Lebanon and Israel have fought indirect negotiations that lasted two years by American mediation on the demarcation of the border in an area rich in oil and natural gas in the Mediterranean with an area of 860 square kilometers..
the agreement between Israel and Lebanon to demarcate their maritime border has received widespread support
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