17712 - Calculations re: the EEZ, at the triple point of contact
N. Lygeros
Translated from the Greek by Athena Kehagias
The consequences of the tripartite of Cairo are also practical, because, we are going to in fact make three agreements on the basis of the triple point of contact of Greece, Cyprus and Egypt.
The existence of that triple point of contact, is due to the existence of the Castellorizian cluster. So even if its distance from the triple point of contact is apparently great, in practical terms and topostrategically, it is the only one that matters. In this area, and a short distance away, is the Cypriot marine plot 4, but even closer it’s marine plot 12 of Egypt.
In other words, we already know that the region has, not only a geopolitical but also a geo-economic interest.
Also the double agreement which already took place between Egypt and Cyprus, has also enhanced and middle demarcation line, which in actual fact means, that the agreement is enhanced in comparison to 2003.
We opt for a relatively proportional situation regarding the triple point of contact, so it would become obvious at an official level as well, that there is a context of cooperation and that the subsequent signatures are merely typical.
It is in this context precisely, that we also calculate effect of the FIRs, so that they come to enhance the whole effort.
We therefore observe on the map that we’ve created, all the details with which we will play, in order to stabilize the triple point of contact, which in turn will play the role of the backbone in the future, in regards to the underwater EuroAsia Interconnector cable and also the East Med gas pipeline . Consequently the game with the link of Egypt between Greece and Cyprus is a leap forward regarding our negotiations. And for this reason we have to play it strategically and rationally.