VOL. XLVI

No 8

24-February-2003

EGYPT/CYPRUS

Egypt, Cyprus Sign Accord Delineating Maritime Border

Egypt and Cyprus on 17 February signed an accord delineating their maritime border, in a move that is likely to boost oil and gas exploration in the offshore area. Egyptian Foreign Minister Ahmed Maher and Cypriot Commerce and Industry Minister Nicos Rolandis signed the zoning documents in Cairo in the presence of Egyptian Oil Minister Sameh Fahmy. Egypt has started operations to explore and use its...