“THEN energyespecially in Eastern Mediterraneanshould not be a cause of conflict, but an instrument of cooperation, stability, security and prosperity. This agreement brings us one step closer to realizing the vision of a Middle East that is more secure, integrated and prosperous, benefiting all in the region,” Joe Biden said on the occasion of the Israel-Lebanon agreement. to demarcate maritime boundaries.

The US President expressed his pride and congratulated Israel and Lebanon “on formally reaching an agreement to resolve this long-standing dispute,” noting that both sides “have taken the final steps to put this agreement into practice.”

He also stressed that “the United States will continue to mediate as the parties work to honor their commitments.”

Under the auspices of the USA

It is noted that the agreement is the result of many months of negotiations between the two parties under the auspices of the United States. It also guarantees the distribution of offshore gas fields in the eastern Mediterranean.

The agreement will be signed in the afternoon at the headquarters of the UN Interim Force in Lebanon in the presence of the American mediator Amos Hostein and the UN Special Coordinator in Lebanon Joanna Wronecki.