The Presidents of Cyprus and Lebanon have signed an important agreement. They agreed on the sea borders between their two countries. This is a big step because they talked about it for 18 years.
The leaders signed the agreement in Beirut. The Cypriot President said it was a very important success. His government thinks it is a big win for their country. They believe the agreement makes the sea area more legal. This is also seen as a move against Turkey's plans for the sea.
Turkey and Turkish Cypriot leaders did not like the agreement. They criticized it. But the Cypriot President said the criticism will not change his country's plans. He said Cyprus follows international law for all its sea agreements. Cyprus now wants to talk directly with Turkey about their own sea borders.
This new agreement is important for the future. It will help Cyprus and Lebanon work together. They plan to look for gas under the sea and share it. They also want to connect their electrical systems.