Cyprus–Israel Aphrodite gas deal nears completion

The formulation of a bilateral agreement between Cyprus and Israel on the management of the Aphrodite-Ishai gas fields “appears to be in the final stages,” the state-run news agency said on Thursday.

Citing sources, the Cyprus News Agency said a delegation from Israel is expected to visit the island within January for “intensive negotiations”.

The same sources said the final draft, which includes the Israeli side’s comments, has been sent to Cyprus as was determined during...