Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi issued Oct. 10 a presidential decree to ratify the historic agreement signed with Greece on maritime demarcation, which helps establish the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) in addition to boosting cooperation in the energy field and benefit from riches available in the eastern Mediterranean region.
The agreement was inked in Cairo on Aug. 6 between the Egyptian and Greek foreign ministers. Greece approved the agreement of its maritime boundaries with Egypt on Aug. 27.